European Airports Urge Commission to Pause Schengen Entry/Exit Roll-out After Three-Hour Queues
Brussels Airport Expects Record 1.06 Million Passengers over Christmas Fortnight
Brussels to Ban Bicycles and E-Scooters from City-Centre Pedestrian Zone
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Air China Announces Beijing and Chengdu Non-Stops to Brussels, Intensifying China–Belgium Competition
Air China will open direct Beijing and Chengdu services to Brussels in March 2026, challenging incumbent Hainan Airlines and boosting capacity on the China–Belgium corridor. The added lift is expected to accelerate the recovery of Chinese inbound tourism and provide exporters with more cargo options while sparking a fare war beneficial to business travellers.
Ramp Accident at Brussels Airport Grounds Slovak Prime Minister’s Jet and Triggers Safety Review
A ground-handling mishap at Brussels Airport damaged the Slovak prime minister’s aircraft, prompting a Belgian safety investigation. While no one was hurt, the high-profile incident could lead to tighter ramp-safety rules and higher insurance costs, with knock-on effects for both scheduled airlines and corporate-jet operators using the Belgian hub.
Airports Urge Brussels to Pause Roll-Out of Schengen Entry/Exit System After Queues Hit Three Hours
On 19 December, ACI EUROPE urged the EU to review the new digital Entry/Exit System, citing three-hour passport-control queues and repeated IT outages. While Brussels Airport has escaped major chaos so far, Belgian authorities are bracing for holiday-season crowds and advise non-EU travellers to allow extra time. Companies should adjust travel schedules to mitigate missed-connection risks.
Brussels Airport Braces for Record 1.06 Million Holiday Passengers
Between 19 December and 4 January, Brussels Airport expects a record 1.06 million passengers—3 percent more than last year. The hub has added staff, security lanes and live queue updates to cope. Corporate travellers should plan for crowds, higher hotel prices and fuller flights, particularly around 29 December.
Air China Steps Up Brussels Expansion, Challenging Hainan Airlines on China-Belgium Market
Air China will launch Beijing- and Chengdu-to-Brussels flights in March 2026, breaking Hainan Airlines’ near-monopoly on the China–Belgium corridor. The added capacity promises cheaper fares, more cargo space and fresh momentum for Chinese tourism and business links to Brussels.
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.