Brussels Airport departures hall reopens

BRUSSELS Airport held
a reopening ceremony
for its departure hall on
May 1, which was damaged
in the terror attacks on March
22. Arnaud Feist, ceo of the
Brussels Airport Company, said
the airport is “returning to an
almost normal situation”.
Work continues in the
Brussels Airport departures
hall, with damage caused
by the explosions not fully
repaired. The airport operator
plans for the facility to be fully
operational by the start of
Europe’s summer holidays.
As of May 2, 111 checkin
desks are open in the
departures hall, in addition to
the 36 desks in the temporary
constructions. This means
that 147 check-in desks and
several self check-in kiosks
in the departures hall and
temporary construction will be
available to passengers. This
extra capacity will make the
experience more comfortable
for passengers.
Additional security measures
are in place across the airport
and passengers are urged to
take note of the following:
 Arrive at the airport three
hours ahead of scheduled
departure time.
 Travel light: do not take more
than necessary.
Respect the liquids and gels
restrictions.
Check in online through
relevant airline’s website.
Bring a printed copy of
reservation, ticket or boarding
pass.
Keep identity card or
passport ready when arriving
at the airport.
Only passengers are admitted
in the departures hall and the
temporary constructions.