Belgium delays biometric rollout of EU Entry/Exit System after trial queues
Works start on Brussels Airport Tram, promising 30-minute city-to-terminal link
Flanders tightens work-permit rules but eases seasonal-labour process for 2026
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Air China launches Brussels links to Beijing and Chengdu, boosting Asia-Belgium corridor
Air China has restored and expanded its presence at Brussels Airport with new direct flights from Beijing and Chengdu, reopening a key corporate and cargo corridor between Belgium and China and increasing competition on China–EU routes.
Security upgrade triggers longer queues at Charleroi Airport ahead of summer rush
A major security-area expansion at Charleroi Airport has temporarily increased queue times, prompting a three-hour arrival recommendation and raising operational risk for low-cost carriers ahead of the lucrative summer season.
Flanders Tightens Work Permit Rules and Adds New Regional Fee in 2026
Flanders has raised the bar for hiring non-EU nationals in 2026: highly-skilled permits depend on the job’s qualification level, low-skilled roles are largely excluded, the shortage-occupation list has been revised, and a new regional filing fee will apply. Employers face longer lead times and higher compliance costs but benefit from a simpler process for seasonal shortage work. Advance workforce planning is essential for businesses with Belgian operations.