Police are on site trying to make sure everything runs smoothly, but travelers have barely been allowed to pass. At noon, hundreds of people were still queuing outside. “The people we talk to are very angry,” Yves Borms said. Apparently many people have had to walk quite a distance to reach the airport building, where they then have to queue to enter.
Apparently many flights depart simply empty or nearly empty. Passengers entering the airport building often find that their flight has departed without them.
Those who shouldn’t be there, please avoid the site. “The taking hostage of our passengers and BSCA staff by this action is simply outrageous,” said the airport communications service to the Belgian news agency. Meanwhile, managing director Philippe Verdonck confirmed to Belga that the airport will be closed from 4pm for people leaving for a trip. The airport is expected to be fully operational by tomorrow morning.
