Brussels and Charleroi suspend flights on Oct 14 amid strike

Brussels and Brussels South Charleroi airports will suspend most or all flight operations on Tuesday, October 14, after security and ground handling staff joined a nationwide strike, airport authorities said, a move expected to disrupt around 70,000 passengers. Brussels Airport announced it will not allow any departing passenger flights that day, while Charleroi confirmed it will cancel all scheduled arrivals and departures as a result of insufficient staff to ensure safe operations.

"Due to the national trade union action on Tuesday, October 14, in which the staff of the security service provider are participating, we unfortunately expect a major impact on our airport operations," Brussels Airport said. "In order to guarantee the safety of our passengers and staff, we have decided, in consultation with the airlines, not to allow any departing passenger flights to take place on 14 October." Nathalie Pierard, a spokesperson for Brussels South Charleroi Airport, said: "Due to the national day of action planned for Tuesday 14 October as a common trade union front and the lack of staff present to ensure operations in complete safety, Charleroi Airport will not be able to operate...