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Hamburg Court Orders Climate Protesters to Pay €403,137 to Lufthansa Group or Face Custody

Carriers describe the ruling as a model for seeking compensation after airport disruptions.

Overview

  • A written judgment dated November 21, 2025 (Case 325 O 168/24) holds ten Letzte Generation members jointly liable to the Lufthansa Group for damages.
  • The award totals €403,137.68, itemized as €115,374 in counter payments to passengers, €92,164 via customer service, €4,107 in extra fuel, €705 in delay costs, and €190,787 in lost profit.
  • If no security is posted, immediate seizure is permitted, and the defendants must cover legal costs based on a €700,000 dispute value.
  • The case stems from the July 13, 2023 breach at Hamburg Airport that halted air traffic, canceled 57 Lufthansa-group flights, and affected about 8,500 passengers.
  • Airports and airlines including Düsseldorf, Condor, and TUI fly say they are reviewing similar claims after earlier cases typically resulted in short jail terms or small fines.