Strike Shuts Down All Departures at Brussels South Charleroi Airport on October 22
October 22, 2024All 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.
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