13 Jul 2023 | 05:59 AM UTC
Germany: Climate protesters blocking runways at Dusseldorf and Hamburg airports the morning of July 13
Climate protesters blocking runways at Dusseldorf and Hamburg airports in Germany the morning of July 13. Flight disruptions reported.
Event
Climate activists from the Last Generation group are blocking the runways at Dusseldorf (DUS) and Hamburg (HAM) airports the morning of July 13, prompting flight disruptions. Reports indicate the protesters have glued their hands onto the tarmac after they gained access to the premises by cutting through fences. The number of activists participating in the action is not immediately clear; witness accounts suggest several protesters are involved at each airport.
Increased security is likely at DUS and HAM as authorities respond to the situation. Lingering flight disruptions are likely at DUS and HAM after regular flight schedules resume as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs and reposition aircrafts. Skirmishes are possible if security personnel forcibly remove the activists.
Advice
Confirm flights if booked via DUS and HAM. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Arrive early at the airport to allow additional time for processing.
