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Syna, the energy company, said that the rodents caused the recent electrical short circuit. Parts of Frankfurt Airport were cut off, and firefighters were deployed due to smoke rising from the site of the incident.
Fraport Airport, the airport operator, said the impact on air traffic was limited because the incident occurred just before the last flights of the night ended and was quickly resolved before the first flights of the day departed the following morning.
A rat caused a major crisis at Frankfurt Airport, one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.
The airport operator stated that the incident did not significantly affect airline operations. Frankfurt Airport implemented a curfew from 11 pm to 5 am (local time, UTC +2), so no aircraft were scheduled to land or take off while the airport was experiencing a power outage. However, the airport stated in a social media post that "due to a technical issue, flights may be delayed or canceled the following day."
The German news agency DPA reported that 11 flights were canceled at Frankfurt Airport. A total of 1,242 flights were scheduled to operate at Germany's busiest airport. The airport operator stated that they have control personnel deployed continuously but cannot completely rule out incidents like this. The airport's power supply is provided by two separate units, and there are six substations throughout the airport.
The airport experienced a power outage lasting several hours, affecting many passengers.
Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, has been facing frequent disruptions in recent months. From climate activist protests to airline staff strikes, the airport has been plagued by constant chaos, severely impacting flight schedules and affecting the experience of millions of passengers.
