Climate Activists Disrupt European Airports, Cancel Hundreds of Flights
Coordinated protests by Last Generation and other groups target air travel to highlight climate crisis.
Overview
- Frankfurt Airport canceled over 100 flights as activists breached security and reached runways.
- Similar disruptions occurred at Cologne/Bonn Airport, causing 31 flight cancellations.
- Protests also took place in Finland, Norway, Switzerland, and Spain, with varying impacts.
- German government proposes tougher penalties for airport intrusions, including up to two years in prison.
- Activists demand an end to fossil fuel extraction and burning by 2030 to combat climate change.