Brussels Attacks Update: Atlanta Airport Increases Security

ATLANTA, GA -- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is on heightened alert and says it will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and city law enforcement to ensure safety at the world's busiest hub.

"We offers our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of today’s horrific attacks in Brussels, and to our colleagues at Brussels Airport," said airport management in a statement.

The airport's major carrier, Delta Air Lines, is working to reaccommodate passengers with tickets to Brussels in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attack on Zaventem Airport and a nearby train station.

According to an airline statement, "Delta's flight DL80, a Boeing 767-300ER with 151 passengers and 11 crew, from Atlanta to Brussels landed safely at the airport and all customers have deplaned.

"Delta's flight DL42, a Boeing 767-300ER with 144 passengers and 11 crew, from New York to Brussels was diverted to Amsterdam."

The Brussels airport remains closed.

American Airlines has issued a travel policy for customers with reservations to Brussels who wish to change their itineraries. Customers booked for travel March 22 and March 23 may request a refund, select an alternate airport or reschedule travel through April 5.

"At this time, all of our airport employees and crew members are safe and accounted for with no reported injuries," the airline said. "When operations at the Brussels airport resume, we will reaccommodate our customers on available flights."

Bombs rang out Tuesday at transportation hubs in the city, killing at least 34 people and injuring more than 170 at the city's busy airport and a subway station near the headquarters of the European Union, putting the Belgium capital on virtual lockdown.

The attacks come four days after the capture of Europe’s most wanted man, Salah Abdeslam, who was taken into custody Friday for his connection to the November attacks in Paris that killed 130 people.

While American authorities reiterated that there was no credible threat to the United States, law enforcement officials from Los Angeles to New York were taking extra security precautions following attacks in Brussels that left dozens dead.

Airports across the country accommodated canceled flights and beefed up security, while subway systems in major metropolitan areas were protected with armed security guards.

“We will do whatever is necessary to support our friend and ally Belgium in bringing to justice those who are responsible,” President Obama said from Cuba, where he was in the middle of a historic visit to the country.“The world must unite. We must be together regardless of nationality, or race, or faith, in fighting against the scourge of terrorism.”

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