Flights at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest international hub, were temporarily suspended following a climate protest early in the morning. Several activists breached the airport’s perimeter and glued themselves to the tarmac, leading to significant delays and cancellations. Despite the disruption, the airport has since resumed operations, although passengers are advised to expect continued delays and are recommended not to travel to the airport. The protest has caused a ripple effect, with incoming flights diverted to other airports and long queues of stranded passengers at Frankfurt.
Flights at Frankfurt Airport were temporarily suspended due to a climate protest.
Activists broke through the fence and glued themselves to the tarmac around 5:00 a.m., exploiting the night curfew hours.
The police confirmed that around six activists accessed the runways with ease, causing operational disruptions.
Flight operations have resumed, but the airport is facing massive delays and cancellations throughout the day.
Incoming flights were diverted to alternative airports such as Munich, Zurich, Düsseldorf, and Cologne.
Hundreds of passengers have been stranded, with significant queues reported inside the terminal.
The airport was forced to shut down for at least two and a half hours, impacting mostly international flights in the morning.
Passengers have been advised to stay at home or in their hotel rooms due to the expected chaos and disruptions.
The protest is likely to have knock-on effects on flight schedules in the coming days.
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