Airports Urge Brussels to Pause Roll-Out of Schengen Entry/Exit System After Queues Hit Three Hours
Brussels Airport Braces for Record 1.06 Million Holiday Passengers
Air China Steps Up Brussels Expansion, Challenging Hainan Airlines on China-Belgium Market
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Ground-Handling Mishap Damages Slovak PM’s Jet at Brussels Airport, Raises Safety Questions
Passenger stairs collided with the Slovak prime minister’s Airbus A319CJ at Brussels Airport on 17 December, grounding the jet and triggering a Belgian investigation into ramp safety. The mishap draws attention to ground-handling standards just as holiday traffic surges.
‘Spaceship’ Tunnel Debuts at Brussels Airport to Promote Belgium’s Space Sector
A new ‘spaceship’-themed corridor opened at Brussels Airport on 19 December to promote Belgium’s €1.1 billion commitment to the space industry. The eye-catching installation doubles as a marketing tool aimed at the airport’s high share of business travellers.
Brussels Airport Forecasts Record 1 Million Travellers for the Christmas Break
Passenger traffic at Brussels Airport is set to hit a record 1.06 million over the 2025-26 Christmas holidays, with the heaviest crowds expected on 19 December. Extra staffing, new routes and live-queue apps aim to smooth the surge, but business travellers should plan for longer dwell times and possible ground-transport delays.
EU Labels Seven ‘Safe’ Countries, Fast-Tracks Asylum Claims – Decision Unveiled in Brussels
EU institutions agreed in Brussels to designate seven countries as ‘safe’, allowing asylum applications from their nationals to be rejected or approved in an expedited procedure. Belgium supports the plan, which could accelerate returns through its airports and alter labour-market dynamics for affected nationalities.
Brussels Tractor Protest Triggers Road Closures Around EU Quarter
A tractor protest in Brussels on 18 December forced rolling roadblocks around the EU institutions, delaying commutes and airport transfers. Business travellers should watch for similar mobility disruptions during future summits or farm-sector demonstrations.