April 19, 2024 11:07 (IST)
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Brussels Airport to remain close until tomorrow
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): Following explosions at Brussels Airport on Tuesday, authorities have decided to keep the airport closed until Wednesday.
An official statement on Tuesday evening said that "the airport has been closed until 0600 hrs (Local Time) tomorrow March 23."
The city of Brussels was on Tuesday hit by three blasts, targeting the airport and a metro station, that left at least 31 people killed and 100 others injured, reports said.
As per the latest information received from Brussels, Jet Airways guests have been accommodated at three locations by Jet Airways staff in co-ordination with the local authorities. Arrangements for their food and comfort have been made till the situation normalises, the aviation company said in a statement.
Two Jet Airways staff have sustained injuries in the explosion at Brussels airport. Both of them are receiving medical care at hospitals.
"We are working very closely with the Indian Embassy and are in touch with the Indian Ambassador to plan the next steps for evacuation of our guests from Brussels once the airport becomes operational," Jet Airways said in its statement.
Friends and families of guests can contact the Brussels Airport Crisis Center on +32 2 27537300 for further information, it said.
Meanwhile, Jet Airways has cancelled flights operating to/from and via Brussels until Wednesday. The airline has also offered a waiver on cancellation, rebooking and rerouting of tickets for travel to/from/via Brussels until Mar 26.
Guests are advised to call the Jet Airways contact centre on the following numbers: India 1800225522; United States 1-877-8359538; United Kingdom 08081011199 for further updates.
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