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Brussels attacks: Zaventem airport set to reopen Brussels attacks: Zaventem airport reopens
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Brussels airport plans to partially reopen on Sunday with new security controls, 12 days after it was attacked by suicide bombers. Brussels airport has reopened for three "symbolic" flights amid tight security controls, 12 days after a deadly attack by suicide bombers.
Airport authorities said three Brussels Airlines' flights would depart for European destinations. Three Brussels Airlines flights are scheduled to depart for European destinations, the first at 11:40 GMT for Faro in Portugal.
Zaventem has not handled passenger flights since the attack on its departure hall claimed by the so-called Islamic State group. Passengers were screened on an approach road and again before check in.
The attacks on the airport and a metro station left 32 people dead. Attacks on the airport and a Brussels metro station by so-called Islamic State on 22 March left 32 people dead.
In another development, Belgian authorities charged a third suspect - named only as Y A - with terrorist offences linked to a plot to attack France. The other two flights on Sunday are to Turin in northern Italy and Athens.
The charges come in the wake of the arrest of Frenchman Reda Kriket in a Paris suburb on 24 March. Airport chief executive Arnaud Feist said on Saturday: "These flights are the first hopeful sign from an airport that is standing up straight after a cowardly attack."
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More screening Brussels Airlines has estimated the closure of its hub has been costing it €5m ($5.7m) a day.
Brussels airport chief executive officer Arnaud Feist said that "from Sunday morning, Brussels Airport should be partially operational". The stringent new security checks were put in place after police threatened to go on strike if measures were not improved.
The first flight is expected to take off in the early afternoon for the Portuguese city of Faro. The others will be bound for the Greek capital Athens and Turin, Italy. Passengers were asked to arrive three hours before their flight departure time. They are only able to get to the airport by car or taxi - the terminal is still closed to trains and buses.
Passengers will only be able to get to the airport by car or taxi - the terminal is still closed to trains and buses.
Under the new security arrangements:Under the new security arrangements:
Late on Friday Belgian officials reached a deal with police unions on enhanced security at the airport.Late on Friday Belgian officials reached a deal with police unions on enhanced security at the airport.
The dispute had delayed the reopening.
Mr Feist said he hoped the airport would get back up to full capacity in time for the start of the summer holidays at the end of June.Mr Feist said he hoped the airport would get back up to full capacity in time for the start of the summer holidays at the end of June.