In barely a year, the group’s tactics have propelled it from a handful of members to worldwide protests. But can it keep that momentum as its actions get more disruptive?
Tag: Heathrow Airport (London, England)
Pilots’ Strike Prompts British Airways to Cancel 1,700 Flights
The travel plans of about 195,000 passengers were upended after the airline canceled all flights scheduled for Monday and Tuesday as a pay dispute drags on.
British Airways Flight Evacuated After Cabin Appears to Fill With Smoke
The plane was evacuated using emergency slides after its scheduled landing in Valencia, Spain. Three passengers were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Plane Stowaway Found Dead After Plunge Into a London Garden
A man’s body fell to earth on a Heathrow Airport flight path. The police say he had probably hidden in a wheel well of an inbound Kenya Airways flight.
Apparent Homemade Bombs Found in London Transit Centers, Police Say
Three packages appearing to contain small, homemade explosive devices were found in transport hubs across London on Tuesday, prompting a counterterrorism investigation.
Flights at Dubai Airport Halted Over ‘Drone Activity’
Departing flights were suspended for about half an hour on Friday morning at the airport, one of the busiest in the world.
Drone Disrupts Heathrow, Prompting a Scramble to Improve Security
The decision to restrict traffic at the busiest airport in Europe came not long after nearby Gatwick was closed for parts of three days because of drone sightings.