Berlin: In a dramatic turn of events, Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest aviation hub, temporarily suspended flight operations on Thursday morning. The cause? Climate activists from the group “Last Generation” took to the airport’s runways, demanding urgent action on climate policy. Here are the key details:
- Protest Details: Six protesters managed to breach the airport perimeter, cutting through a fence and positioning themselves at various points along the runways. Their eye-catching posters read, “Oil kills,” emphasizing the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels.
- Immediate Response: In response to the protest, federal and state police, along with fire departments, swiftly intervened. For approximately two hours, flight operations were suspended to ensure security and safety.
- Flight Disruptions: With over 1,400 flights scheduled for the day, the disruption caused significant inconvenience. More than 50 flights were diverted from Frankfurt during the protest.
- Global Campaign: The Last Generation activists are calling for a global agreement to exit oil, gas, and coal by 2030. Similar disruptions are planned in other European countries and North America as part of their ongoing campaign.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status on airlines’ websites and allow extra travel time. The airport’s social media platform, ‘X,’ provided updates during the incident⁴⁵⁶. Stay tuned for further developments!
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