Frankfurt Airport (FRA) opened its €1.5 billion ($2.1 billion) fourth runway last month but controversy overshadowed the new 2.8 km air strip's debut.
A regional court halted night flights at FRA effective Oct. 30. The ruling forced Lufthansa Cargo (LHC) to axe 10 nighttime flights, costing the carrier "double digit million of euros."
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) opened its €1.5 billion ($2.1 billion) fourth runway last month but controversy overshadowed the new 2.8 km air strip's debut. A regional court halted night flights at FRA effective Oct. 30. The ruling forced Lufthansa Cargo (LHC) to axe 10 nighttime flights, costing the carrier "double digit million of euros." A higher court in Leipzig will soon rule on whether to re-allow night flights starting in the first quarter of 2012. Airport operator ...
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