Chick-fil-A breaks from tradition to help passengers after Atlanta airport disaster

ATLANTA, Ga. — Chick-fil-A broke its golden rule Sunday, but it was for a good cause.

The Atlanta-based fast food chain is well-known for being closed on Sundays.

However, when a major power outage crippled Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Chick-fil-A provided food for thousands of passengers.

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy personally helped hand out sandwiches.

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

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed tweeted that Chick-fil-A provided over 2,000 meals.

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