Brussels airport aims for limited reopening this week after devastating ISIS terror attack
BRUSSELS airport has been trying out a make-shift check in area to allow a limited reopening after last week's devastating terror attacks.
Belgian soldiers contineu to control the access to Zaventem airport after the attacks
The airport in the Belgian capital has put up a temporary structure so passengers can bypass departures - which was heavily damaged in the terror attacks last Tuesday.
Officials say the structure has been put up as a test to establish whether they can start allowing flights to land and depart again.
The departure hall of the airport was seriously damaged when two bombs exploded last week.
The Brussels aiport departure hall was seriously damaged in the terror attack
Tributes have been left to the 35 killed throughout Brussels
Shortly after, a bomb exploded in a packed Metro train, with both attacks killing 35 people and injuring almost 300.
But now the airport is set to reopen after a make-shift check in area was put up.
A spokesman for Brussels airport said: "What we have today is a test to see whether all our procedures are in order."
Brussels Airlines have been the first planes to take off
US Secretary of State John Kerry is currently visiting the Belgian capital
Security and fire procedures will be checked and tests will be conducted regarding baggage handling and airport signage.
Only a few flights from Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines would be allowed to depart, according to the coordinator for the airport.
The flights could begin on Wednesday at the earliest, although only at a maximum capacity of 20 per cent.
Once capacity is increased, other airlines will be invited to put forward their flight plans.