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Brussels Airport Issues Snow Alert, Warns Travellers of Longer Queues and Ad-Hoc ID Checks
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Brussels Airport issues snow alert, warns passengers of possible delays and stricter ID checks
Brussels Airport cautioned travellers on 6 January that overnight snow could cause de-icing delays and additional documentation checks. Mobility teams should build buffer time into itineraries, ensure staff carry physical proof of Belgian status, and prepare for short-notice re-routing as the airport balances safety with Schengen-area compliance.
De-icing delays ripple through Brussels Airport operations but flights continue amid Europe-wide freeze
Icy conditions on 5-6 January forced Brussels Airport to de-ice aircraft, creating 30–45-minute delays but avoiding wholesale cancellations. The disruption underscores the need for winter weather provisions in mobility policies and vigilance over Schengen-stay limits when re-routing staff through Belgium.