JFK Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen Saturday after power outage

About 39 flights were canceled as of Friday afternoon

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American Airlines planes taxi on the tarmac as the skyline of New York City is seen in the background from the JFK International Airport in New York.
American Airlines planes taxi on the tarmac as the skyline of New York City is seen in the background from the JFK International Airport in New York.
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New York: Terminal 1 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport will reopen with limited operations on Saturday after a Thursday power outage caused flight delays, cancellations, and the closing of the terminal.

“Contingent on the completion of repairs and testing, we anticipate the start of limited operations at Terminal 1 on Saturday,” Alana Calmi, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in an emailed statement. “Travelers should continue to check with their carriers for flight status before coming to Terminal 1.”

About 39 flights were canceled as of Friday afternoon, the statement said.

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