Brussels Zaventem Airport is closed until 6am on Wednesday following a suspected terrorist attack this morning.
As the death roll continues to rise, extra security is in place at most airports and all passengers planning to travel in the coming 24 hours have been advised to check with their carriers to ensure their flight is leaving as scheduled.
American Airlines has cancelled flight AA 751 out of Brussels and is accommodating passengers in the city. Flights inbound to Brussels are being diverted to Liege and Oostende airports.
@2kdei We’re aware of the incident at BRU and we’re taking care of our customers, employees and contractors. AA 751 has been cancelled.
— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) March 22, 2016
In the UK the Eurostar is closed and police and security patrols have been increased significantly at London Gatwick and Heathrow as Prime Minister David Cameron prepares to chair a COBRA meeting on the attacks later this morning.
In light of the events at Brussels Airport we are working with the police who are providing a high visibility presence at Heathrow. (1/2)
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 22, 2016
Meanwhile Dublin Airport has advised passengers travelling to Brussels to check with their airline for the latest flight information. The @DublinAirport Twitter account confirmed that all other flights are operating as scheduled.
Passengers intending to travel to Brussels today should contact their airline for latest flight info before coming to @DublinAirport today.
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) March 22, 2016
There are currently no disruptions at Cork Airport.
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