19 Jul 2018 | 04:29 PM UTC
Belgium: Air traffic control system glitch causes flight disruptions July 19
Belgian air traffic control glitch causes flight disruptions in Belgian airspace and airports July 19; significant flight disruptions, including cancelations and delays, expected in the coming hours
Event
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 19 (local time), Brussels Airport (BRU) said that a flight data processing malfunction at Belgocontrol, the country's air traffic controller, had caused significant disruptions in Belgian airspace and airports. No flights have reportedly arrived or departed at BRU since 16:00. Though it was not immediately announced when the issue would be solved and regular flight schedules would resume, Eurocontrol has reported that the issue is expected to continue to affect Belgian airports at least until 19:00. Significant flight disruptions, including delays and cancelations, are expected at Belgian airports (including BRU) in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals traveling via Belgian airports are advised to monitor developments to the situation, confirm flight reservations, and contact their airline for more information.
