BWI Airport: No Specific Threat, Official Says

Updated at 1:35 p.m.

HANOVER, MD — Public transportation hubs in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., regions have increased security after terrorist attacks early Tuesday morning in Brussels have killed 26 and wounded more than 100.

Meanwhile at area airports, flights to Brussels are canceled and passengers are encouraged to pass information to police if they see anything suspicious-looking.

Baltimore Washington International Airport retweeted a safety reminder that urged travelers: “If You See Something, Say Something. Report suspicious activity to local authorities. #SeeSay”

Airport officials told Patch there have been no delays at BWI because of the attacks.

"BWI Marshall Airport is working closely with federal and state security and law enforcement agencies. … At BWI Marshall and airports across the U.S., aviation security is a layered approach," the airport said in a statement. "There are measures in place that travelers would recognize, and others that may not be easily observed. There is no indication of a specific threat to BWI Marshall at this time."

Airline officials in Virginia had similar views.

"The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s number-one priority is always the safety and security of our passengers and all airport employees," airports spokeswoman Kimberly Gibbs said Tuesday morning in an email to Patch. "Reagan National and Dulles International airports have a robust security structure, both publicly visible and behind the scenes."

Gibbs also encourages passengers to say something to Airport Police or an airport employee if anything looks suspicious. "We all have a responsibility in helping to keep our airports safe," she said.

The D.C. Metro has increased K9 sweeps and patrols as a precaution.

Riders have been encouraged, "If you see something, say something," by calling 202-962-2121 or texting MyMTPD. The same message was relayed by U.S. Park Police.

In the Brussels attacks, two blasts hit the international airport and another struck a metro station, according to NPR.

Belgian officials have reported at least 14 people died in the airport attack, with 20 people dead at the metro station.

»Photo of BWI terminal from airport's Facebook page