EU’s New Entry/Exit System Triggers Hours-Long Queues at Belgian and Other Schengen Airports
Brussels Airport posts 1.9 % passenger growth in March despite strikes and Middle-East flight suspensions
Lufthansa pilots’ strike ripples into Belgium, disrupting Brussels–Germany links
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Belgium to reintroduce targeted internal Schengen checks this summer
Citing pressure on its asylum system, Belgium will revive limited border checks on its Schengen frontiers from July. Police patrols will target routes to France, the Netherlands and Germany for an initial six-month spell. Companies moving goods or staff cross-border are advised to factor possible delays and documentation inspections into summer travel plans.
European airlines ask Brussels for emergency measures as Gulf conflict threatens jet-fuel supply
A4E has appealed to the European Commission in Brussels for a ‘rescue package’ as the Gulf conflict risks a jet-fuel crunch. Proposals include suspending green taxes and centralising fuel allocation. Belgian travellers on long-haul routes may face higher fares or cancellations if supplies tighten.