Frankfurt airport halts flights as climate activists block runway

25/7/2024 14:20

        Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest, temporarily suspended flights on Thursday morning after several climate activists blocked runways by gluing themselves to the tarmac.
        
        "Passengers are asked not to go to the airport for the time being," the airport said on social media platform X, asking them to check their flight status and allow for extra travel time.
        
        Last Generation climate activists said in a statement that six protesters had cut through a fence and had reached various points around the Frankfurt airport runways with posters reading "Oil kills". Images released by the group showed protesters in orange safety vests with their hand glued to the tarmac.
        
        A federal police spokesperson said several climate activists were on the airport grounds.
        
        The group has listed several countries across Europe and North America where similar disruptions are planned as part of a protest campaign that began on Wednesday.