Flights between UK and Brussels cancelled for second day
Thousands of passengers face disruption after flights between the UK and Brussels were cancelled for a second day following bomb attacks in the Belgian capital.
All flights at the city's main airport, Zaventem, were suspended after two explosions in the departures hall.
The airport has confirmed that it will remain closed on Wednesday.
The airport will be closed tomorrow, 23 March. Tomorrow we'll evaluate & decide if @BrusselsAirport will resume operations on Thursday .
— Arnaud Feist (@arnaudfeist) March 22, 2016
Eurostar was also hit by disruptions as a result of the bombings, with all services from London terminating in Lille, France.
It confirmed that two trains from London to Brussels would run "for those whose travel is a necessity", with full service expected to resume tomorrow.
We expect to run a full service tomorrow. We advise passengers to check our website and Twitter for updates before travel.
— Eurostar (@Eurostar) March 22, 2016
Armed police were stationed at UK airports, ports, international train stations and underground stations as a precaution.
1/2 As a result of the terrible incidents in Brussels, there will be increased police and security patrols in and around Gatwick Airport.
— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) March 22, 2016
British Airways said customers due to travel to Brussels up to and including March 29 can alter their booking.
Brussels Airlines, which serves a number of UK airports, also cancelled its services from Brussels for the next two days.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated its travel advice for Britons in Brussels, urging them to "stay away from crowded places and avoid public transport at this time".
British officials in the city have been given the same instructions, the FCO said.
Anyone who is concerned about family or friends in Brussels can contact the FCO's helpline on 0207 008 0000.
