Germany's busiest airport, Frankfurt Airport, experienced flight disruptions on Thursday due to a protest by climate activists against the use of fossil fuels. The activists glued themselves to the tarmac, leading to the suspension of flights. As of 7 a.m. local time, multiple flight arrivals were diverted or canceled, with several departures also affected.
Last year, Frankfurt Airport served nearly 60 million travelers. In response to the protest, the airport advised passengers not to travel to the facility temporarily. Passengers were urged to allow extra time for travel due to the ongoing demonstration.
The climate activist group Letzte Generation, meaning 'Last Generation,' shared videos and photos on social media showing its members on the airport tarmac. The group emphasized the urgency of addressing the threats posed by gas and coal to humanity's existence.
Following the Frankfurt incident, authorities have been contacted for further information. This protest in Germany follows similar actions at airports across Europe. In Cologne-Bonn airport, activists glued their hands to the tarmac, resulting in three detentions. In Norway and Spain, protesters were also detained for demanding bold climate action from their respective governments.
Oil Kills, an organization linked to Letzte Generation, reported that in Helsinki, Finland, nine individuals blocked security gates at the airport, causing disruptions for passengers. The series of airport protests underscores the growing global concern over climate change and the need for urgent action to combat its effects.
