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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Video shows bear block airport runway as flights cancelled
A black bear caused significant disruption at Yamagata Airport in Japan on Thursday, June 26. The bear was seen running on the tarmac, prompting airport staff to attempt to remove it. The incident resulted in the cancellation of 12 flights, as the airport was unable to accommodate arrivals. Police and hunters were dispatched to the airport to assist in capturing the animal. Watch the full video above.
CNN
a day ago
- CNN
Bear on runway forces flight cancellations in Japan
A bear running around the runway at Japan's Yamagata Airport has forced staff to cancel flights on Thursday. Traps set up near the runway have failed to catch the bear but will remain in place, according to airport officials. Flights departing from and arriving at Yamagata Airport on Friday are operating as usual.
CNN
a day ago
- CNN
Bear on runway forces flight cancellations in Japan
A bear running around the runway at Japan's Yamagata Airport has forced staff to cancel flights on Thursday. Traps set up near the runway have failed to catch the bear but will remain in place, according to airport officials. Flights departing from and arriving at Yamagata Airport on Friday are operating as usual.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Bear on runway halts flights at Japanese airport
A bear entered the runway area of Yamagata airport on Thursday, forcing a temporary shutdown and flight cancellations. The animal was found at the site at about 7am local time, then disappeared before returning, leading to the runway's closure from 11.55am. Ten flights connecting the airport in Yamagata prefecture to Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo and Nagoya were cancelled as a result of the unexpected visitor
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Travellers shocked after roof collapse at holiday island airport
A section of the roof in the arrivals lounge at Mallorca 's Palma Airport collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, causing glass and debris to fall. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, and airport operations remained unaffected, as confirmed by AENA, the company managing Spanish airports. Airport personnel promptly cordoned off the affected area and redirected passengers following the collapse. This incident is the latest in a series of issues at the airport, which has faced complaints about ongoing renovation work, including dust in January and major flooding in May. The airport is currently undergoing extensive renovation work, which began in 2022 and is projected to be completed in 2026 with a budget of €550 million. Panic as roof of Mallorca airport collapses
