Strike Shuts Down All Departures at Brussels South Charleroi Airport on October 22

October 22, 2024
Strike Shuts Down All Departures at Brussels South Charleroi Airport on October 22
  • All arrival flights on October 22 will proceed as scheduled, but passengers are advised to confirm their flights with their airline.

  • They emphasized that the safety of passengers and staff could not be guaranteed under the current circumstances.

  • Affected passengers will be contacted by their airlines for rebooking options or refunds.

  • A spokesperson for the airport reiterated that passenger and staff safety cannot be guaranteed due to a lack of personnel.

  • Security workers are on strike and plan to demonstrate in Brussels outside the offices of Arxia, the professional federation for the private security sector.

  • The airport's management explained that the decision to cancel flights was made because of the strike and insufficient staffing to ensure security operations.

  • Arrivals at the airport remain unaffected, and passengers are encouraged to check with their airlines for updates.

  • The unions are demanding better working conditions and respect for social dialogue from employers, who they claim are not engaging with union representatives.

  • BSCA aims to resume normal operations by Wednesday following the strike.

  • Normal operations at the airport are expected to resume on October 23.

  • Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) has announced the cancellation of all departing flights on October 22 due to a strike by security personnel.

  • No disruptions have been reported at Liège or Zaventem airports at this time.

Summary based on 3 sources


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