Drone Activity Forces Airport ClosuresOperations at Munich Airport are returning step by step after two separate shutdowns caused by drones flying near the runways. The first interruption came late Thursday evening when air traffic controllers ordered a halt to flights following confirmed sightings. Less than a day later, similar reports forced another suspension on Friday night, bringing travel to a standstill and diverting numerous planes to airports in neighboring cities such as Stuttgart and Vienna. Thousands Left Waiting OvernightThe repeated closures stranded thousands of passengers, with more than 6,500 affected during the second shutdown alone. Those stuck at the airport…
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