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A group of about 12 environmental protesters has blocked an entrance to the departure lounge at Manchester International Airport Terminal Three. A group of about 12 environmental protesters have blocked an entrance to a departure lounge at Manchester International Airport.
The group is inside a public area and is currently not causing a security problem, an airport spokesman said. The group took action inside a public area in Terminal Three and a screen has been set up in front of them.
Greater Manchester Police are working with airport staff to arrange alternative access routes to the departure lounge. An emergency exit next to the campaigners was being used to transfer passengers into the departure lounge.
Terminal Three at the airport is used for domestic flights. No queues have been created by the incident, and airport spokesman said. Terminal Three is for domestic flights.