Luxembourg Airport Halts Flights After Drone Sightings

Luxembourg Airport temporarily suspended flights overnight after unauthorized drones were detected near and over the aerodrome. The airport said the precautionary shutdown was intended to protect passengers, crews, staff and aircraft, and flight operations resumed in the early hours of Sept. 19, though delays and further disruptions were possible. At least one incoming flight from London was diverted to Liège, Belgium, while other passengers experienced delays. Authorities have not identified the drones’ operators or origin and are continuing to monitor the situation. The incident comes amid broader European concern about drone-related security threats, although no connection to those threats has been established.