Belgium to Double Flight Tax From 2027, Triggering Cost Headaches for Business Travel
Strike Fallout: 60 Flights Cancelled and 174 Delayed at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airlines Confirms No Cancellations Despite Global Airbus Software Recall
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EU Green-Lights Digital Travel App to Speed Schengen Borders – What It Means for Belgium
EU ministers approved negotiations on a voluntary mobile app that lets travellers pre-submit passport data, paving the way for faster Schengen border checks. Belgium plans to be an early adopter, meaning shorter lines at Brussels Airport and smoother itineraries for business travellers once the system pairs with EES and ETIAS.
Belgium to Double Flight Tax From 2027, Airlines Warn of Higher Fares
Belgium’s 2026 budget will double the flight-ticket tax to €10 for every departing passenger from 1 January 2027. Airlines say travellers — including business flyers — will bear the cost, and some warn of potential capacity cuts. Companies should budget for higher air-travel expenses and review routing strategies.
Strike Fallout: 60 Flights Cancelled and 174 Delayed at Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport confirmed 60 cancellations and 174 delays during the 27 November strike, stranding thousands and rippling through European schedules. Although operations have resumed, mobility managers should anticipate lingering baggage backlogs and factor potential future strikes into travel timelines.