Summary
Munich Airport in Germany paused its operations and grounded 17 flights after drones were spotted near the airport. Nearly 3,000 passengers were affected, and some flights were redirected to other cities. There is no confirmed information on where these drones came from.
Key Facts
- Munich Airport cancelled over a dozen flights due to drone sightings.
- Around 3,000 passengers were affected by these cancellations.
- At least 17 flights were put on hold, and 15 were redirected to other cities like Stuttgart and Vienna.
- The drones were seen first at 21:30 local time and again one hour later.
- It is unclear where the drones originated from, and their type, size, or origin could not be confirmed because it was dark.
- Similar drone incidents have led to airport closures across Europe recently.
- The situation is part of a broader issue discussed at an EU leaders' summit in Copenhagen.
- Thousands of passengers were stranded at the airport overnight, and temporary accommodations were provided.
