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UNBELIEVABLE: Frankfurt airport - The Untold Story

‘Airport malaria’ is rare, but can be deadly when doctors don’t expect it

A few days after landing at Frankfurt Airport, several people who had never left Germany developed a fever. None had travelled anywhere near a malaria zone – but the mosquitoes that infected them had.

The Conversation · Oct 8

Frankfurt Airport employee dies after contracting malaria, operator Fraport says

The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July.

Euronews · Aug 26

Lufthansa employees injured in Boeing nose gear incident at Frankfurt airport

Cabin crew and ground staff were on board and several were injured and were receiving medical treatment, the airline said.

Euronews · Jun 4

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Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner sinks onto its belly at Frankfurt Airport; Several injured

Lufthansa Dreamliner incident: A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner unexpectedly sank onto its belly at Frankfurt Airport, with images showing the aircraft nose-down near Terminal 1. The incident, which occurred while the aircraft was parked and without passengers, prompted a large emergency response. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

A 1,300km journey: One of Europe’s longest train routes is set to launch this month

With seats from Poland to Germany starting at €10, this inter-European train service will offer travellers one of the continent’s longest direct routes.

Euronews · Jun 1

New Sky Line train at Frankfurt airport breaks down shortly after launch

The Sky Line shuttle was meant to provide a quick, hassle-free link to Frankfurt Airport’s new, modern Terminal 3. But it now has to be “inspected”, so passengers must make do with shuttle buses.

Euronews · May 27

Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect

Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months.

Euronews · Apr 22

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Espionage or innocent hobby? German authorities to get tough in clampdown on drones

The national air navigation service says 144 drone overflights have been logged this year alone and comes after airspace violations in Poland, Estonia and Romania.

Euronews · Sep 24, 2025

German man fined for hugging Chancellor Olaf Scholz at airport

The incident in 2023 triggered a security review

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations

A technical problem at Germany’s air traffic control agency has caused disruptions, with some flights canceled at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s biggest

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024

One of Europe’s busiest airports hit by power cut caused by tiny mouse

Electricity was cut off and the airport’s fire service was deployed due to the smoke that resulted from the incident

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Climate protest shuts Frankfurt airport

Protest action at Germany's busiest airport — and many other places — disrupts travel across the continent

Salon · Jul 25, 2024

Climate Activists Disrupt Air Travel Across Europe

Environmental activists disrupt Frankfurt Airport, calling for climate action. Protests raise awareness on fossil fuels and aviation's impact on climate ch...

Climate protest at Frankfurt Airport forces a temporary halt to flights

Authorities say flights at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest, were suspended temporarily after climate activists glued themselves to the ground inside the airport premises

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

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Climate Activists Disrupt Flights At Frankfurt Airport

Climate activists disrupt flights at Frankfurt Airport, demanding action on fossil fuels. Global concern over climate change highlighted.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

Flights hit at Frankfurt and Oslo airports as climate protests continue

Service at Germany’s busiest airport gradually resuming as ‘oil kills’ protests spread from Europe to North America

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Heavy rain in Germany causes flooding and leads to flight cancelations in Frankfurt

Authorities say heavy rain in parts of Germany caused flooding and led to dozens of flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s busiest and a major European hub

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Man joins VIP convoy, hugs German chancellor; security breach under investigation

German police have been left red-faced after a member of the public was able to slip into a VIP convoy for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and then give him a hearty hug as he prepared to board a plane at Frankfurt Airport

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The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

IT problems disrupt Lufthansa flights at Frankfurt Airport

A major disruption to the computer systems of German airline Lufthansa is causing delays and cancelations at its main hub in Frankfurt and beyond

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Face-scanning technology to replace passports at Frankfurt airport

Full biometric processing to be rolled out this year

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Gateway Gardens: Police swarm to station near Frankfurt Airport as man attacks passengers

Frankfurt Police confirmed they shot an attacker at Gateway Gardens station - which is near Frankfurt Airport - and said he had been injured

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

German air controllers fix problems after travel disruption warning

German air traffic controllers have fixed technical problems which had disrupted European travel on Wednesday, air traffic control firm DFS said.

Glasgow Live · Jun 24, 2022

Easyjet passengers travelling to Glasgow left stranded in Germany after emergency landing

The flight from Turkey to Glasgow was diverted to Frankfurt Airport after a woman became unwell onboard. Glasgow mum, Izzy Mcfaull described the situation as "a complete nightmare".

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Scots Easyjet passengers left stranded in German airport for 12 hours after emergency landing

Izzy Mcfaull from Anniesland in Glasgow spoke to the Record about her 'nightmare' stay at Frankfurt airport.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Edinburgh-bound flight declares mid-air emergency and lands in Germany

The Edinburgh bound flight is believed to have landed at Frankfurt Airport.

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