Abstract
An increasing number of protest actions have disrupted flight operations through breaches of airport perimeters and Security Restricted Areas, exposing vulnerabilities in aviation security and posing potential risks to flight safety. While many incidents have resulted mainly in operational and economic disruption, the consequences could be far more serious. IFALPA, IFATCA, and IBAC support a preventative approach focused on robust perimeter protection, effective legislation and enforcement, public awareness, and the treatment of such actions in accordance with ICAO Annexes 13 and 17.