The plane left Auckland for New York. It landed back where it started.
The airport said onthat an electrical panel failure caused the power outage as well as a “small isolated fire” that was put out immediately.
“A power outage at JFK Terminal 1 is impacting the terminal’s ability to accept inbound and outbound flights,” the airport’s Twitter accountIn an updated statement, the Port Authority of New York and New Jerseythe terminal would remain closed Friday “due to electrical issues as the Port Authority continues working with the terminal’s operator to restore flight operations as quickly as possible.” Travelers were advised to check with airlines on their flight status before going to the airport.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Passengers in air for 16 hours return to where they began after JFK electrical fireA flight did a U-turn over the Pacific Ocean to return to its departure airport over 16 hours later because of a closure of New York's JFK Terminal One.
Read more »
Passengers in air for 16 hours return to where they began after JFK electrical fireA flight did a U-turn over the Pacific Ocean to return to its departure airport over 16 hours later because of a closure of New York's JFK Terminal One.
Read more »
Power outage impacting New York's JFK airport Terminal 1 | CNNA power outage is disrupting flights at an international terminal at John F. Kennedy airport in New York, the airport said
Read more »
New York's JFK Airport terminal to remain shut after power outageA terminal in New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport will remain closed on Friday due to electrical issues, affecting inbound and outbound flights, the airport said in a tweet, disrupting activity at one of the world's busiest airports.
Read more »
New York's JFK Airport terminal to remain shut after power outage'Travelers should check with their carriers for flight status before coming to the airport,' JFK said. The Port Authority is continuing to work with the terminal's operator to restore flight operations as quickly as possible, it added.
Read more »
Power outage cancels, diverts flights at JFK Airport in New YorkTerminal 1, the international terminal, will remain closed Friday “due to electrical issues.”
Read more »