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Belgian Coastal Police Warn of Rising ‘Transmigration’ Attempts to the UK
Police along Belgium’s coastline say smugglers are once again launching migrant dinghies toward the UK, with five boats stopped in April and violence against officers on the rise. The force wants drones, thermal cameras and a 24-hour processing centre before the busy summer season. Heightened coastal controls could delay freight movements and affect employers with staff commuting via Belgian ports.
Deadlock on Brussels Airport Passport Queues Leaves Business Travellers Waiting
Belgium’s inter-governmental committee could not agree on how to cut passport-control queues at Brussels Airport, citing both staff shortages and limited space for extra booths. The stalemate means morning and evening peak waits—already topping 45 minutes—are likely to persist, affecting flight connections and corporate travel schedules.
Lightning Strike Forces Brussels Airlines Jet Back to Zaventem, Minor Ripple Delays Across Network
A Brussels Airlines flight returned safely to Brussels after being struck by lightning en route to Budapest, delaying passengers by roughly 2.5 hours and causing minor knock-on delays across the network. While no injuries occurred, the event highlights the need for corporations to factor seasonal weather risks into Belgian departure schedules.