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Power Outage Disrupts 100+ Flights at BWI Airport

3/3/2025

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A power outage at Baltimore/Washington International Airport on March 3 wreaked havoc on travel plans, delaying and diverting over 100 flights. The disruption began around 7:40 a.m. when a power line fell, impacting the main terminal and parking garage. Though power was restored by 11:15 a.m., travelers were left scrambling to confirm their flight statuses.

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A power outage at Baltimore/Washington International Airport on March 3 wreaked havoc on travel plans, delaying and diverting over 100 flights. The disruption began around 7:40 a.m. when a power line fell, impacting the main terminal and parking garage. Though power was restored by 11:15 a.m., travelers were left scrambling to confirm their flight statuses.