Munich airport halts flights after drone sightings
Summary
Munich airport halted flights following multiple drone sightings, cancelling 17 departures and diverting 15 arrivals, affecting nearly 3,000 passengers amid heightened drone threats across Europe.
Key Points
- Munich airport canceled 17 departing flights and diverted 15 arriving flights after drone sightings led to runway closures.
- Nearly 3,000 passengers were affected with provisions provided at the airport during the disruption.
- Authorities have launched a search and deployed helicopters to identify the drones, with no details yet on drone numbers or types.
- The incidents coincide with heightened drone threats in Europe and upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations, with governments considering defensive measures.
