Air traffic at Brussels Airport was halted twice on Tuesday night after multiple drone sightings disrupted operations, leading to 28 flight cancellations and numerous diversions to nearby airports, including Maastricht and Amsterdam
Strong winds up to 120 km/h and heavy rainfall from Storm Benjamin hit Belgium on Thursday, disrupting transport and closing parks in Brussels. Authorities urged vigilance as flooding and fallen trees pose major risks across the country
Theo Francken cancelled a planned air demonstration at Melsbroek involving an F-35 and drone after learning it would shut Brussels Airport for 15 minutes, prompting backlash from Vlaams Belang over costs and potential disruption to air traffic
Travelers at Brussels Airport face major disruption on 14 October after the airport announced all departing passenger flights will be canceled due to a planned general strike. Airlines will directly inform affected passengers of alternative arrangements
Brussels will soon have a new gateway to central China as Hainan Airlines launches direct flights to Chongqing, expanding its existing network from Zaventem Airport