Munich Airport Briefly Halts Flights Over Unverified Suspicious Activity

Munich Airport experienced temporary closures on Saturday night due to "suspicious observations" reported by multiple witnesses, including security officials and airport employees, though no drones or suspicious individuals were confirmed by federal police. The disruptions led to the diversion of three flights and the cancellation of one departure, but overall passenger impact was minor. These incidents follow earlier October closures caused by suspected drone sightings that affected around 10,000 passengers. Meanwhile, Frankfurt and Munich airports together reported hundreds of flight delays and a few cancellations, impacting major airlines such as Lufthansa and Ryanair, with passengers advised to check real-time updates and airlines obligated under EU regulations to assist travelers. The repeated disruptions highlight ongoing operational challenges at these major German airports, with authorities maintaining vigilance despite the lack of confirmed drone activity during recent incidents.