Flights cancelled as protesters block roads to Hong Kong Airport

Sunday, 01 Sep, 2019 0

Hong Kong protesters again caused havoc for air travellers, even without entering the airport.

The airport has a court injunction banning ‘unlawful assembly’ but hundreds of protesters blocked roads to the airport and forced the closure of airport trains.

Dozens of flights were cancelled as a result, although it was far less disruptive than the days-long occupation of the airport last month.

It has become a major strategy in order to ensure their struggle remains in the news globally.

"The Hong Kong airport is extremely important to the city in terms of the economy, and tourism. I hope this will force the government to respond," said one protester.

The airport blockade snarled traffic and forced some travellers and airport staff to walk to the terminal.

Many bus routes and subway stations were also heavily affected or completely closed.

Operator MTR said some stations will likely remain closed on Monday.

It said 32 stations were ‘severely damaged.’

It was the 13^th consecutive weekend of demonstrations and was of the most violent yet with both sides exchanging tear gas and petrol bombs.

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