Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Business Travel News, Wednesday 30th March 2016

U.S.: American Airlines cancels all flights to and from Brussels until 7 April



American Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Brussels until April 7 in what appears to be further response to the terrorist attacks that killed 32 people and injured hundreds last week. The airline released a statement saying that all flights in and out of Brussels Airport are on hold until a flight from Philadelphia departs on April 7. A return flight will depart the following day.



France: Air traffic controllers' strike planned for 31 March confirmed

From media reports: Eurocontrol is reporting that a strike action by French air traffic controllers on 31 March has been confirmed. The strike will run from 5 pm, UTC. The impact of the strike is not known. Passengers should contact their airlines to confirm flight status before heading to the airport.



U.S.: Dulles Airport main terminal reopens after suspicious package cleared

Dulles International Airport has reopened after part of the main terminal was closed due to an unattended item around 5 p.m. Tuesday. The airport said out of an abundance of caution, a portion of the arrivals and departures level in the main terminal was closed. An unattended item was found by a police K-9 in the lower level baggage area. The bag was cleared, and emergency crews allowed workers and passengers back into the previously evacuated areas. The airport said several airline check-in counters were affected, including United, Lufthansa, Avianca, Austrian, Jetblue, Alaska and Porter.

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