BRUSSELS, Belgium
The global aviation industry is on high alert following multiple explosions at the main Brussels Airport and a subway station in the heart of the city. The explosions in Brussels have been identified as terrorist attacks that are reported to have killed at least 30 at the time of this news update, with more injuries also reported.
The Wall Street Journal wrote that the explosions have "renewed pressures on already security-minded travel" and The New York Times noted that "flights in and out of Brussels have been suspended and subway lines have been closed." In addition, the European Union Complex is reported to be in lockdown.
The news on Brussels will continue to evolve throughout the day. Here are some links to live coverage:
And here is an article from NPR that is focusing on reports from "police officials and other authorities, credible news outlets and reporters who are at the scene":
As always, the key takeaway for meeting planners is to always be prepared in case of emergency. Industry veteran, and frequent Meetings Today contributor and partner, Joan Eisenstodt has written some excellent blogs on the topic of emergency preparedness and terrorism, which are also linked below.
