Brussels Airport pax has 'plummeted' by 70% since beginning of coronavirus outbreak

Brussels Airport reported (17-Mar-2020) passenger traffic decreased 50% year-on-year "in the past few days" while traffic has "plummeted" by 70% since the coronavirus outbreak started. As a result, the airport is examining temporary unemployment measures for its 1100 staff during the crisis. Airport CEO Arnaud Feist said government support is "urgently needed" to overcome the crisis. [more - original PR]