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Fuel System Issue Leads To Flight Delays, Diversions At MIA

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Some air travelers were delayed or diverted to other airports Saturday after a fueling system malfunction at Miami International Airport.

The airport's spokesperson Greg Chin said repairs were made and the system was working again at 5 p.m.

Saturday afternoon, the airport sent out tweets to alert travelers of the issue and apologized for the delays.

One from @iflymiami said: Problem w/fueling system causing some delays. Technicians on site. We'll provide updates as we get them. Thanks 4 UR patience.

According to Chin, 12 flights were delayed going out of the airport and six were diverted to other airports.

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