Environmental protestors have breached security at London Stansted Airport this morning (December 8), delaying flights leaving the base.
Plane Stupid members began the protest at 3.15am today, occupying a runway to protest at the airport’s expansion and leading to the cancellation of at least 51 flights.
Passengers expecting to fly from the airport have been advised to contact their airlines for information on expected delays or cancellations.
BAA, Stansted Airport’s operator, said in a statement: “Due to this event the runway is closed and will continue to be so until further notice.
The advice to passengers is to contact their airlines directly who can advise them, but we are expecting delays.” The airport has now been reopened but thousands of travellers are likely to be troubled by further delays.
Plane Stupid is opposed to BAA’s plans to expand capacity at the airport, highlighting that aviation is the fastest growing source of carbon emissions.
