Delta Air Lines said its flight from Atlanta with 151 passengers and 11 crew members landed safely at the Brussels airport as explosions were reported in the departures area this morning.
The Brussels airport has been evacuated and Atlanta-based Delta said it is “in the process of confirming the safety of all customers.” The airline added: “Local leaders have confirmed the safety of all crew members and ground employees.”
The Boeing 767-300ER that flew from Atlanta to Brussels parked remotely. All passengers from that flight, DL80, deplaned, and were processed and released, according to Delta. DL80’s flight schedule has a 6:35 p.m. departure time and an 8:15 a.m. arrival. Explosions were reported at around 8:15 a.m. at the Brussels airport.
“As part of running a global airline, our teams are in constant contact with authorities in Brussels and were able to immediately go into action this morning on behalf of our employees and customers,” said incoming Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
Delta diverted its New York-Brussels Flight DL42 to Amsterdam, with 144 passengers and 11 crew members on a Boeing 767-300ER.
The Brussels airport is now closed through Wednesday. Delta said it will be working with customers with flights booked to, from or through Brussels to change their travel plans.
Delta also extended and expanded a fee waiver, waiving certain change fees for customers with flights booked to Brussels, Amsterdam or Paris through March 31 who want to reschedule.
Hartsfield-Jackson in a statement Tuesday said it “remains on heightened alert and will continue to coordinate with federal, state and city law enforcement.” Travelers should check with their airline for their flight status.
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