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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