National strike: No flights to depart from Brussels and Charleroi airports on Thursday

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have confirmed that no passenger flights will depart on Thursday 13 February. A national strike is being organised by the joint trade union front on this day, causing major disruption. A national trade union protest will be taking place in Brussels on Thursday, accompanied by nationwide strike action. Belgium's largest airport in Zaventem had already announced it was expecting a significant impact on its operations because its handling agents and security personnel are participating in the strike en masse. On Monday, however, Brussels Airport confirmed that no passenger flights will be departing at all. "To ensure the safety of passengers and staff, we have decided, in consultation with the airlines, not to operate any departing passenger flights on 13 February," the airport noted in a statement. "Airlines will contact passengers whose flights have been impacted. We ask passengers not to come to the airport on the day." All passengers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline or via the Brussels Airport website or app.<br/>