Today, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City is facing a major power outage that has caused a terminal shutdown, disruption of international flights, and a 16-hour forced return of passengers to where they started.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned that the terminal closure may last for days due to the power woes. The international terminal at JFK has been closed due to the power outage, and travelers are being advised to check their flight status and contact their airline for more information.
An electrical fire at the airport is believed to be the cause of the power outage, forcing one Air New Zealand flight to make a U-turn after 8 hours in the air. Passengers on the 16-hour flight from New York to Los Angeles were forced to return to where they started.
At this time, the terminal is expected to remain closed until Friday. All travelers are advised to check their flight status and contact their airline for more information.
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