Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways
Frankfurt airport’s website showed multiple flight arrivals as diverted or canceled as of 7 a.m. local time (1 a.m. eastern time), as well as several canceled departures.
The airport, used by nearly 60 million travelers last year, advised passengers not to travel to the facility “for the time being.”
“Due to an ongoing demonstration at the airport flights are currently suspended,” the airport said in a post on X, adding that passengers should allow extra time for travel.
Climate activist group Letzte Generation, or “Last Generation,” posted videos and photos on X that appeared to show its members on the airport tarmac.
“Airports are places where it becomes apparent that what was seen as normal in the past is something we cannot afford anymore today. Gas and coal are threatening our existence,” Letzte Generation said on X.
CNN has reached out to Frankfurt police.
The protests in Frankfurt came a day after climate activists staged a series of demonstrations at airports across Europe.
On Wednesday, Letzte Generation members glued their hands to the tarmac at Germany’s Cologne-Bonn airport. Three protesters were detained in that incident, according to Oil Kills, a group affiliated with Letzte Generation.
In Norway, Oil Kills said three people were detained at Oslo airport after breaking onto the tarmac to demand “bold climate action from the Norwegian Government.”
In Spain, Oil Kills said five people were intercepted by police at Barcelona airport, with one arrested and the others fined.
Oil Kills said a further nine people blocked security gates at Helsinki airport in Finland, also causing disruption to passengers.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN’s Jessie Gretener and Christian Strieb contributed reporting.
The ongoing demonstrations at Frankfurt airport have led to multiple flight disruptions, with numerous arrivals and departures being diverted or cancelled.Due to the protests, travelers are advised to avoid Frankfurt airport for the time being.
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