Passengers leaving Brussels Zaventem airport this week have been advised to arrive at least three hours ahead of departure time as it reopens weeks after terrorist attacks forced its closure.
A total of 147 check-in desks are now in operation at the airport – 111 in the departures hall, and a further 36 in a temporary construction.
The airport says that work continues to repair the damaged departures hall, with the goal being to be able to process all passengers in the facility “before the start of the summer holidays”.
Additional security measures put in place at Brussels Airport after the 22 March attacks remain in force. It has offered travel advice and practical tips for passengers:
- Arrive at the airport 3 hours ahead of your scheduled departure time
- Travel light: do not take more than necessary
- Respect the Liquids and Gels restrictions
- Check in online in through your airline’s website
- Bring a printed copy of your reservation, ticket or boarding pass
- Keep your identity card or passport ready when arriving at the airport
- Only passengers are admitted in the departures hall and the temporary constructions
The BBC has reported that some passengers have experienced long delays following the partial reopening, with some missing flights.
The airport is not expected to be fully operational until mid-June.
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