All departing flights from Brussels Airport will be cancelled on Tuesday 14 October due to a national strike called by trade unions protesting against government savings plans. The UK Foreign Office has warned travellers to monitor local news and check with their travel providers for potential disruptions.
Brussels Airport, the country's main aviation hub, stated that the decision to cancel all departing flights was made in consultation with airlines to ensure passenger and staff safety. Some arriving flights may also be affected. The airport apologised for the inconvenience.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport confirmed it will not operate any departing or arriving flights on that day. Affected passengers will be contacted by their airlines regarding rebooking or refunds. The airport expressed regret over the impact on travel plans.
The national strike follows similar actions in March and April this year, which caused severe travel disruption across Belgium. The Foreign Office advised travellers to remain vigilant and avoid protests, as a demonstration is planned in central Brussels.
