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.

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.

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."

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.