Australia: Flight disruptions occurring at Perth Airport in Perth Aug. 2 due to power outage

Event

Flight disruptions are occurring at Perth Airport (PER) in Perth, Western Australia, Aug. 2 after severe weather damaged power lines supplying electricity to the facility. Multiple flights have been delayed or canceled. Check-in services and security points are also affected. Authorities are working to restore power.

Flight disruptions will almost certainly continue until power is restored. Lingering flight schedules will likely continue to be disrupted as officials clear backlogs.

Advice

Monitor flights schedules at PER through at least Aug. 2. Reschedule flights if necessary.