JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Chick-fil-A came in clutch (or cluck) Sunday for thousands of travelers whose flights were canceled Sunday amid a major power outage at Atlanta's Hartfield-Jackson Airport.
The fast food chain's locations normally remain closed on Sundays, both because of the religious beliefs of its founder and also out of a desire to make sure employees have at least one day of rest a week.
In a festive move, the company made an exception to its rule so workers could help those inconvenienced by the situation in Atlanta -- preparing and delivering thousands of meals to those stuck at the airport.
The gesture scored Chick-fil-A some praise, including a shout-out from Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, who noted more than 2,000 meals were served, and staff at the airport itself.
LIGHTS ON and delivering food and water to our passengers! Thank you @dancathy with @ChickfilA for opening on a SUNDAY! #ChristmasMiracle pic.twitter.com/0PlSxHIWj5
— Atlanta Airport (@ATLairport) December 18, 2017
Update: Power has been restored to Concourses A, B, F, T and the @ATLairport atrium. We have provided 2,000 meals so far. Special thank you to Dan Cathy and @ChickfilA for their support. #atlairport
— Kasim Reed (@KasimReed) December 18, 2017