After hours of long queues at passport control, Minister of the Interior Bernard Quintin (MR) promised during a visit to Brussels Airport on Monday that such delays would be a thing of the past this summer.
To tackle the problem, additional officers will be deployed at passport control during peak periods. On “orange” days, capacity will be increased by 30%, and on “red” days—when the highest passenger volumes are expected—by 40%. The reinforcements will be temporarily drawn from other departments, while long-term staffing needs will be addressed through targeted recruitment and training.
In the coming weeks, a sixth passport control booth for the aviation police will also be installed. All six booths are expected to be staffed on peak travel days.
The measures were welcomed by Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist. “We—and especially our passengers—appreciate this. Brussels Airport is a strategic hub, and border control is a vital part of our operation. The police play a crucial role in that process.”
This post was published on 16 June 2025 16:32
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