On Tuesday, two suicide blasts hit the departures hall of Brussels' Zaventem international airport and an explosion shook a subway carriage at the Maelbeek station, close to the EU institutions. As result of the attacks at least 32 people were killed and over 300 injured.
Following the explosions, some Germans cancelled their trips overseas out of fear of other possible terrorist attacks. Berlin travel agencies recently reported the first trip cancellations. For instance, Lufthansa City Center Titanic in Berlin registered five canceled trips following the attacks and does not exclude further cancellations.
At the same time representative of the travel agency Viking Anja Matar said that the terrorist attacks in Turkey and the Middle East have already hurt the travel industry and that the recent explosions in Brussels would only aggravate the situation.
"It can happen anywhere, we must now comply with the requirements of the Federal Foreign Office and continue to advise people," Matar said.
According to the newspaper, the situation remains tense. On Wednesday, all 22 flights to Brussels en route Berlin-Brussels were cancelled, while Brussels' Zaventem international airport has still remained closed. All German airlines and airports are in "close contact" with the safety authorities. The train connection to Brussels is limited.
