Hong Kong protests intensifying: Airport reopens but many flights remain cancelled

The escalating protests have taken Hong Kong by a storm. Hong Kong airport on Monday had announced that it was shutting down all operations for the day blaming the demonstrations inside the arrival terminal. However, the exact reason for airport closure was unknown as protesters occupying arrival hall had been peaceful. The airport reopened on Tuesday but many flights remained affected.

The airport was the latest focus of protests that began two months ago. The sometimes violent protests began as opposition to a now-suspended bill that would have allowed extradition to mainland China, but have grown into wider calls for democracy.