Brussels is one of the world's first airports to make self check-in available with the possibility to check hold luggage. But first, of course, the Y2K issue has to be tackled. Though we take satellite communications, mobile phones, internet and e-mail very much for granted today, airline and space travel would never have become possible without the invention of the telegraph. Guglielmo Marconi invented the wireless telegraph in 1896. From 7 September till 24 November 1999, the history of the telegraph is on display in a new exhibition on the Airport Promenade, open to passengers and all visitors.
Access is free of charge.
The strong yellow background and the reflecting markings make for better night visibility. Step by step, all BIAC vehicles will be repainted in these colours. The uniform is in harmony with the livery of the new Airbus A320. Flight information is available on the large split-flap message boards in the departure hall and on flight information monitors throughout the terminal building. The installation of several new info screens in the airport terminal during the past summer season, brings their new total to 1000 units.