Brussels Airport unveils expanded summer schedule with 180 destinations

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Brussels Airport will launch its summer schedule on 29 March 2026, offering direct flights to 180 destinations served by 70 airlines. The programme includes...

Ten years on, the scars remain — but so does the solidarity that followed

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Across Brussels, people gathered today in quiet reflection. At the memorial on the Rue de la Loi, embraces between survivors, families and first responders...

Fighter jets escort Air Canada flight from Brussels after identity fraud triggers security alert

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A major security response was triggered at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport after an identity fraud case involving stolen frequent flyer points led authorities to treat...

Ten years on: Belgium remembers the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks

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On 22 March 2026, Belgium marks exactly ten years since the devastating terrorist attacks that struck Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station —...

Brussels Airport opens new HiSERV facility to boost ground operations

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Brussels Airport and HiSERV have inaugurated a new operations facility aimed at strengthening ground handling efficiency and supporting future growth at the Belgian hub. Located...

Brussels Airport handles 1.6 million passengers in February as traffic continues to grow

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Brussels Airport handled more than 1.6 million passengers in February 2026, marking continued growth for Belgium’s main international gateway. The airport welcomed 1,624,543 passengers,...

Belgian federal airport ombudsman suspended for one month amid conflict of interest allegations

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Belgium’s federal airport ombudsman, Philippe Touwaide, has been suspended for one month following controversy over alleged conflicts of interest and ongoing legal issues. The...

Belgium operates multi-stage airlift to repatriate travellers stranded in Middle East

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Belgium has begun a complex evacuation operation to bring home hundreds of citizens stranded in the Middle East after the escalation of conflict involving...

Preliminary report reveals SAS A320neo reached 127 knots (235 km/h) before aborting taxiway take-off at Brussels Airport

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A preliminary report by the Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has revealed new details about last month’s serious incident at Brussels Airport, in...

Worldwide Flight Services completes takeover of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels Airport

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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company and the world’s largest air cargo handler, has finalised its acquisition of Aviapartner Cargo NV at Brussels...
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35 Belgian tourists stranded in Thailand after Iran conflict closes UAE airspace

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Thirty-five Belgian tourists have been left stranded in Phuket, Thailand, after escalating tensions involving Iran triggered airspace closures across parts of the Middle East,...

Effects of Middle East turmoil on air traffic to/from Belgium

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Here’s a route-by-route look at how the Middle East airspace turmoil — triggered by Iran-related military escalation — is specifically affecting flights to and...

Brussels Airport emerges as a major drug trafficking hub amid rising corruption cases

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Brussels Airport has rapidly become a major hub for international drug trafficking, with corrupt airport staff playing a key role in smuggling operations. Belgian...

Federal Ombudsman: 6,000+ regulatory breaches recorded around Brussels Airport in 2025

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Brussels Airport recorded thousands of regulatory breaches in 2025, according to the annual figures released on 25 February 2026 by Federal Air Ombudsman Philippe...

False bomb threat at Brussels Airport prompts security response, no evacuation required

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A bomb threat reported Tuesday afternoon at Brussels Airport triggered a coordinated security response but did not result in an evacuation, according to federal...

DHL Group launches pharma air bridge between Brussels Airport and Cincinnati

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DHL Group has strengthened Brussels’ position as a leading pharmaceutical logistics hub with the launch of a dedicated daily air freight service to the...

Brussels Airport operator faces complaint over alleged unauthorised runway works

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Belgium’s Federal Ombudsman for Aviation has announced plans to file a formal complaint against Brussels Airport Company (BAC) over alleged unauthorised works carried out...

Brussels Airport poised to halt departures on 12 March amid nationwide strike threat

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Brussels Airport is likely to be closed to departing flights on Thursday, 12 March 2026, as Belgium’s major trade unions have called a nationwide...

Flight to Manchester diverts to Brussels after onboard fight, two passengers banned by Jet2

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A Jet2 flight from Antalya, Turkey, to Manchester, United Kingdom, was forced to divert to Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday evening, 12 February, after a...

Brussels Airport reports strong start to 2026 with passenger and cargo growth

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Brussels Airport began 2026 with solid growth in both passenger traffic and cargo volumes, despite winter weather disruptions. In January, the airport handled 1,601,051 passengers,...

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