Stansted Airport power surge: queues and travel checks

The [BBC report](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTFBLSDJnejZjVjNmczNJbHpHbV9iZmtVcUdjZ2RFVlNhZDdTREFGcVlxb1Nrd3pKSGxMZnNfcE5GUEdJdjJDNEJEeXI4UTQzeWgwOUg1dEg3R3ZOQXVHTkE?oc=5) describes long queues following a power surge at Stansted Airport. That is the extent of the incident detail available in the supplied headline.

The headline does not identify which airport processes were affected, how long the queues lasted or whether disruption has ended. It is therefore not possible to attribute the queues to check-in, security or another process, or to give a current waiting time.

Check current Stansted Airport updates for any passenger instructions. Then check your airline’s flight status and arrival advice for your specific departure. Do not change your planned arrival time based on this headline alone. For general planning, see our [guide to arrival times at Stansted](/guides/stansted-airport-check-in-security-arrival-guide), but use current airport and airline instructions for incident-specific advice.

This report alone does not establish that your flight is delayed, cancelled or operating normally. If the latest updates leave you unsure when to arrive, ask your airline for guidance before setting off.

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