Stranded at the Atlanta airport? Here’s where to spend the night
Power is restored at most of the Atlanta airport, but thousands of passengers remain stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson International on Sunday night.
For people not wanting to stay at the airport tonight, the nearby Georgia International Convention Center is prepared to accommodate up to 10,000 passengers, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said in a press conference. Shuttle service is being provided from the airport to the convention center.
The City of Atlanta has mobilized the Georgia International Convention Center and will provide shuttle services for anyone who needs a place to stay for the night. @ChickfilA will provide food for passengers.
— City of Atlanta, GA (@Cityofatlanta) December 18, 2017
The outage, reported just after 1 p.m. on Sunday, was caused by a fire. All flights into and out of the airport were stopped. Crews were working to re-establish commercial operations by midnight, Reed said.
Shuttles are also being provided to some hotels near the airport. Delta is reimbursing customers who need to book hotel rooms Sunday in Atlanta, according to information on the airline's website.
Airport officials have also been advising stranded passengers to take MARTA to hotels in downtown Atlanta or Midtown.
Please consider taking a MARTA train to Downtown or Midtown for a hotel. 15-20 min ride and $2.50 + $1 for a ticket. https://t.co/RiFr7Ol2aO
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) December 18, 2017
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