Climate activists from the Last Generation group disrupted operations at Frankfurt Airport on July 25, 2024, by gluing themselves to the runway. The protest led to the cancellation of over 100 flights and caused significant delays for thousands of passengers. The incident sparked calls for improved airport security and highlighted the growing urgency of climate change action.
A global Microsoft outage on Friday caused widespread disruption, impacting airlines, stock markets, and other services. However, Indian stock exchanges remained unaffected, and flight operations have since resumed, according to the Civil Aviation Minister. The outage was linked to a CrowdStrike agent update causing system crashes.
Following a canopy collapse at Terminal 1 (T-1) last week, Delhi airport’s main domestic terminal is expected to remain closed for several weeks. The incident, which occurred during heavy rains, resulted in one fatality and eight injuries. This closure is causing significant disruptions, including flight cancellations, reschedulings, and passenger displacement. While the airport authority aims to reopen Terminal 1 as soon as possible, a thorough inspection is necessary before resuming operations.
Delhi’s Terminal 1 (T1), used for domestic flights by IndiGo and SpiceJet, has suspended operations following a roof collapse caused by heavy rainfall. The incident resulted in at least one fatality and several injuries. Passengers are advised to contact airlines for updated flight information and check real-time flight status on the Delhi airport’s website or social media.
A roof collapse at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday morning resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The incident has led to the indefinite suspension of operations at Terminal 1, primarily used for domestic flights. Airlines have been forced to reschedule flights, with Indigo flights operating from Terminals 2 and 3, and SpiceJet flights being redirected to Terminal 3.
Cyclone Remal has battered Kolkata and Chattogram, resulting in extensive flight disruptions, leaving thousands stranded. Kolkata Airport faced a 21-hour shutdown, while Chattogram Airport closed for eight hours, impacting numerous domestic and international flights. Airlines such as Indigo, Air India, and AirAsia faced significant cancellations, causing frustration among passengers due to lack of timely notifications. The Airport Authority of Kolkata reported the cancellation of nearly 400 flights, including both domestic and international services. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines or travel agents for updates and potential compensation for unexpected expenses.
On Saturday, climate activists from the group Last Generation breached security at Munich Airport, leading to the temporary closure of the airport and the cancellation of approximately 60 flights. The protest, which occurred during a busy holiday period, had a notable impact on both domestic and international travel, highlighting the intersection of climate activism and tourism.
Air India Express has commenced layoffs of cabin crew members who participated in Wednesday’s mass sick leaves, leading to the cancellation of 86 flights. The airline will continue to face disruptions on Thursday, with more than 70 services affected. The protest stems from Tata Group’s merging of Air India Express with AIX Connect, a move opposed by employees.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in South Bengal have caused significant damage, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives. Several districts, including Nadia, Purulia, and Purba Bardhaman, have been severely impacted, with infrastructure damage and disruption to essential services. Train services were affected on the Sealdah-Canning line due to fallen plantain leaves on an overhead wire, while several Kolkata-bound flights were diverted or delayed due to inclement weather. The Meteorological Department has forecast continued thunderstorms in the region until May 10.
Amidst a powerful storm, Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports face travel chaos with numerous flights delayed and canceled due to heavy rains and storms early Thursday. Over 20 flights were canceled and 25 delayed at Dubai International Airport, and three flights were delayed at Zayed International Airport. Weather disruptions are expected to continue until May 3rd, with flooded streets, thunder, and lightning reported in parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
