I just found that article and want to share it to travelers for their travel plans to / via LHR airport:
I am absolutely not supporting this initiative - so this is no PR or similar.
Posted by
Chicago
1332 posts
Hmm, I’m somewhat wondering if they’re announcing this more for the publicity than to actually try to shut down the airport. I have no idea what the laws are in the UK, but I think I can safely assume that interfering with flight operations is considered a serious felony and maybe even an act of terrorism. They’d be looking at serious prison time, not just a slap on the wrist for blocking a road.
Posted by
Sevilla
1326 posts
And in May they announced it would happen in June & July:
Posted by
Pacific northwest
25 posts
Wow. I am a climate change activist and I think this is a HORRIBLE and terrifying idea! I sure hope it doesn't come to pass.
Posted by
Westland, MI
791 posts
Wow. I am a climate change activist and I think this is a HORRIBLE and terrifying idea! I sure hope it doesn't come to pass.
I agree with you. I've been involved in environmental causes since the early '70's but I think this tactic will simply alienate people. Imagine disrupting someone traveling to see their loved one overseas for the last time.....what a despicable thing to do.
Posted by
Chicago
1332 posts
It’s been an bunch of nothing so far.
Heathrow protest fails to take off as drones 'blocked by signal jammers'
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33725 posts
the 5 arrests yesterday may have helped
Posted by
Portsmouth
5528 posts
the 5 arrests yesterday may have helped
I think the blocked drones had a bigger effect, I suspect the sense of disappointment was quite palpable.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33725 posts
all that money on the drones and no joy.... shame