During next Monday’s general strike all flights and from the country’s second busiest airport will be cancelled. The airport authority at Charleroi Airport in Hainaut Province announced that all flights will be cancelled in a statement released on Monday evening. This followed the announcement earlier in the day that no flights will be taking off from Brussels Airport at Zaventem in Flemish Brabant on Monday 31 March. Arrivals too will face disruption.
All flights to and from Charleroi to be cancelled during next Monday’s general strike
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Next Monday, the trade unions have call general strike in protest against the federal government's reform plans. At the airports it is expected that it will be mainly baggage handlers and security staff that will strike. It is not yet clear whether air traffic controllers will turn up for work next Monday.
Brussels Airport says that it has taken the decission to cancel all departures “to ensure passenger and staff safety and avoid long queues”. A total of 244 flights that were due to leave Zaventem on Monday 31 March have been cancelled. Brussels Airport advises passengers not to go to Zaventem on the day of the strike. Some arrivals will also be cancelled. Check the airport’s website before leaving home.
In addition to Brussels Airport, the country’s second largest passenger airport Charleroi (sometimes referred to as “Brussels South”) Airport in Hainaut will be closed altogether next Monday.
What if your flight is cancelled?
Do you have a flight scheduled for Monday? Then it's best to wait to hear from airline. They will probably offer you 2 options:
- You can opt for an alternative flight, allowing you to leave at a later date.
- If you no longer wish to travel, you may request a refund.