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European Airports Urge Commission to Pause Schengen Entry/Exit Roll-out After Three-Hour Queues
ACI EUROPE has asked the Commission to freeze the EES roll-out after some travellers queued three hours at Schengen borders. Brussels Airport remains relatively smooth but is hiring extra staff as a precaution. Mobility managers should warn non-EU travellers to allow an extra hour at Belgian airports and monitor for a possible EU decision in early January.
Brussels Airport Expects Record 1.06 Million Passengers over Christmas Fortnight
Brussels Airport says it will handle over 1 million passengers during the 19 December–4 January holiday window, a 3 % year-on-year increase. Extra security lanes, staff and real-time queue tracking aim to prevent the long lines seen at other European hubs. Companies should expect higher airfares and hotel rates and build extra buffer time into itineraries.
Brussels to Ban Bicycles and E-Scooters from City-Centre Pedestrian Zone
Brussels will forbid cyclists and e-scooter riders from using its flagship pedestrian boulevard for most of the day in 2026, citing safety concerns. Cycling groups warn the diversion is more dangerous than the current set-up and urge the city to consider protected lanes instead. Businesses that rely on bike deliveries or tours will need to adapt routes and schedules.
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.