Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) has announced that all departing flights will be cancelled on Tuesday, October 22, due to strike action by the security sector.

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

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

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

While all arrival flights on October 22 will proceed as scheduled, passengers are advised to confirm their flights with their airline.

All arrivals at Brussels South Charleroi Airport will continue as planned despite the cancellations of departures.

Passengers scheduled to depart on October 22 will be contacted by their airline regarding new reservations or refunds.

Affected passengers can expect to receive information from their airline about refunds or rebooking options.

Charleroi Airport is working diligently to restore normal operations by Wednesday.

Passengers are advised to confirm their return with their respective airlines to avoid any travel disruptions.

Airport officials emphasized that under the current circumstances, the safety of passengers and staff cannot be guaranteed.