As a result of the evacuation, passengers and aircrew were initially asked to wait within the terminal. Many were barred from accessing the baggage hall and some were not allowed to disembark from their flights to prevent overcrowding at immigration
“July has always been a peak travel month, but this year we saw an unprecedented rise in the number of passengers. It’s a clear sign that people are eager to travel again, making up for lost time during the pandemic,” said Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company
Brussels Environment issued 63 citations in May for aviation infractions over Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, as confirmed by the Brussels municipality on Wednesday. This unprecedented action is the first of its kind since the installation of a noise meter in 2017, aimed at monitoring aircraft noise levels
Brussels STIB will increase ticket fares by 6.9% from September 1 as part of a budget agreement with the Brussels-Capital Region. The adjustment aims to enhance budget alignment and revenue predictability for the public transport operator
Anticipating a significant surge in passenger numbers, the airport is set to welcome around 83,000 travelers on Friday alone, marking the commencement of the Dutch-speaking school holidays
