March 22, 2016 - At 8 AM two explosions occurred in the departure hall at Brussels Airport (Zaventem Airport). Emergency and rescue services are on the scene. It is believed that as many as 10 people are feared dead and over 100 people are severely injured.

Witnesses report that just moments before the blast there were gun shots and shouts in Arabic. All flights at Brussels Airport have been cancelled for today and Brussels entire public transport system has been closed.

Passengers are requested to contact their airline for further instructions. Airport authorities are asking travelers to avoid the surroundings of the airport. The blast occurred near the American Airlines check-in desks at the airport’s terminal by a suicide bomber. American Airlines has reported that there were no reported injuries to its employees.