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On this picture, found on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PieterDeclerck) today, you can see the exterior of the Sky Hall almost completely renovated. FINALLY! :)

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Another thing: I've noticed that in the tent going from the drop off parking towards the terminal, they've put some signs saying the area is 'currently being redeveloped'. Are there any plans/visuals of what they're planning to do here? (Btw, its much needed, the whole area looks awful)

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Boavida wrote: 01 Aug 2017, 15:03 On this picture, found on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PieterDeclerck) today, you can see the exterior of the Sky Hall almost completely renovated. FINALLY! :)
And a landmark for the airport: https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussel ... same-time/

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Boavida wrote: 01 Aug 2017, 15:03 On this picture, found on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PieterDeclerck) today, you can see the exterior of the Sky Hall almost completely renovated. FINALLY! :)

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Another thing: I've noticed that in the tent going from the drop off parking towards the terminal, they've put some signs saying the area is 'currently being redeveloped'. Are there any plans/visuals of what they're planning to do here? (Btw, its much needed, the whole area looks awful)
It's a pity they used blue glass for the renovation it was not like that originally and I have the impression that all the buildings in Brussels are made with this blue glass...
Hasta la victoria siempre.

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Agree. The whole thing looks a bit shoddy. They should've just taken all of it apart! I know it's listed building and all, but still

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Brussels Airport has increased the security charge for all departing passengers, regardless of their origin to 6.87€ per passenger.

Originating passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger
Transfer passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger
Transit passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger ( leaving the
aircraft)
Crew on duty and children under 2 years are exempted

https://www.brusselsairport.be/uploads/ ... f10330.pdf

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luchtzak wrote: 02 Aug 2017, 21:50 Brussels Airport has increased the security charge for all departing passengers, regardless of their origin to 6.87€ per passenger.

Originating passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger
Transfer passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger
Transit passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger ( leaving the
aircraft)
Crew on duty and children under 2 years are exempted

https://www.brusselsairport.be/uploads/ ... f10330.pdf
How much was it before?

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brabel wrote: 02 Aug 2017, 22:28
luchtzak wrote: 02 Aug 2017, 21:50 Brussels Airport has increased the security charge for all departing passengers, regardless of their origin to 6.87€ per passenger.

Originating passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger
Transfer passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger
Transit passenger € 6.87 per departing passenger ( leaving the
aircraft)
Crew on duty and children under 2 years are exempted

https://www.brusselsairport.be/uploads/ ... f10330.pdf
How much was it before?
In 2016 :

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An 11% increase on that element of the total fee.

H.A.

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Another 1,5hr queue at Brussels Airport this morning for passport control. The queue actually stretching to the escalators down to A gates. People missing flights left, right and center. Automatic gates .... closed (again)


FYI .... LHR last week .... 2min


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sean1982 wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 05:35 Another 1,5hr queue at Brussels Airport this morning for passport control. The queue actually stretching to the escalators down to A gates. People missing flights left, right and center. Automatic gates .... closed (again)


FYI .... LHR last week .... 2min


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We are travelling tomorrow what do we have to do?
Coming very early because there is no clear communication about it from Brussels Airport?!?!
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luchtzak wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:20
But Sean just said that they are not working plus we are with kids.....!!!!
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lumumba wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:30 But Sean just said that they are not working plus we are with kids.....!!!!
I am sorry I found the youtube movie while I was looking for your problems on the Brussels Airport website. I have contacted the airport authorities. Hoping to get an answer.

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Just a side info, I found they are very responsive and helpful when you contact them (Brussels Airport) via Facebook messenger
Perhaps you could ask there?

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ezis_bis wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:56 Just a side info, I found they are very responsive and helpful when you contact them (Brussels Airport) via Facebook messenger
Perhaps you could ask there?
They have: Sometimes the waiting times do not exceed 10 minutes. But in busy holiday periods this might take up to 30-40 minutes. The airport suggests to come early to the airport, 2-3 hours up front.

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ezis_bis wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:56 Just a side info, I found they are very responsive and helpful when you contact them (Brussels Airport) via Facebook messenger
Perhaps you could ask there?
I did, and the answer was: not the airports fault, federal police (unions) are responsible.

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luchtzak wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 10:01
ezis_bis wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:56 Just a side info, I found they are very responsive and helpful when you contact them (Brussels Airport) via Facebook messenger
Perhaps you could ask there?
They have: Sometimes the waiting times do not exceed 10 minutes. But in busy holiday periods this might take up to 30-40 minutes. The airport suggests to come early to the airport, 2-3 hours up front.
Thx very much Luchtzak....
Hasta la victoria siempre.

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sean1982 wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 11:14
ezis_bis wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:56 Just a side info, I found they are very responsive and helpful when you contact them (Brussels Airport) via Facebook messenger
Perhaps you could ask there?
I did, and the answer was: not the airports fault, federal police (unions) are responsible.
Did they tell you it was a union issue, or is that what you decided to make of it?

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teach wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 12:35
sean1982 wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 11:14
ezis_bis wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 09:56 Just a side info, I found they are very responsive and helpful when you contact them (Brussels Airport) via Facebook messenger
Perhaps you could ask there?
I did, and the answer was: not the airports fault, federal police (unions) are responsible.
Did they tell you it was a union issue, or is that what you decided to make of it?
"Dit is de verantwoordelijkheid van de federale politie" .... but the situation of the automatic gates is an ongoing issue as the union is afraid for job loss

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sean1982 wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 05:35 Another 1,5hr queue at Brussels Airport this morning for passport control. The queue actually stretching to the escalators down to A gates. People missing flights left, right and center. Automatic gates .... closed (again)
These recurring "technical" problems with the automatic gates should be investigated imho. ;)

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sean1982 wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 13:19
teach wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 12:35
sean1982 wrote: 04 Aug 2017, 11:14

I did, and the answer was: not the airports fault, federal police (unions) are responsible.
Did they tell you it was a union issue, or is that what you decided to make of it?
"Dit is de verantwoordelijkheid van de federale politie" .... but the situation of the automatic gates is an ongoing issue as the union is afraid for job loss
Right. So it's what you decided to make of it. Next time, say so instead of giving the impression that the airport said it was union issue. Report, don't assume.

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