140 Flights Canceled at Frankfurt Airport Amid Climate Protests

Germany's Frankfurt Airport saw over 100 flights canceled Thursday after climate activists broke through security fences. The disruption, orchestrated by the Last Generation group, coincided with coordinated protests at airports across Europe to spotlight the urgent threat of climate change.

Frankfurt Airport authorities halted flights for safety reasons as police, firefighters, and security responded to the breach. By 7:50 a.m. local time, operations resumed, but fallout from the incident resulted in approximately 140 flight cancellations, with more disturbances anticipated.

Environmental organizations orchestrating these demonstrations are advocating for a global end to fossil fuel extraction and combustion by 2030. Frankfurt Airport denounced the "unauthorized demonstrations," citing risks to aviation safety and potential threats to human life.

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Other European airports, including those in Finland, Norway, Switzerland, and Spain, experienced similar disruptions, while London police thwarted a planned protest at Heathrow by arresting ten activists, including environmental educator Sean Callaghan. This wave of protests comes as Germany considers stricter penalties for airport intrusions, a legislative move requiring further approval. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)