23.3.2009

Arrests at Aberdeen Airport

Seven people have been arrested after breaking through a perimeter fence and setting up a barricade on the taxi-way at Aberdeen airport this morning.
Flights were delayed as a result of the security breach by members of the Plane Stupid protest group. Seven of the anti-aviation extremists gave themselves up six hours after the demonstration began - but two others remain on the roof of the terminal building. It is thought the group are protesting against Aberdeen airport’s expansion plans.
A spokesman for airport operator BAA said: “There is no justification for this irresponsible action, which is deliberately calculated to delay and inconvenience the travelling public."
BAA added that flights are leaving but there is likely to be some knock-on disruption and passengers are advised to check the status of their flight.