Brussels Airport halts flights for March 31

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Christian Baha / RR

24 March

1 min read

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All outbound flights from Brussels Airport were suspended for March 31 as workers anticipated a nationwide strike.

"National strike on 31 March by handlers & security staff. Airport operations will be disrupted, all departing flights will be cancelled & impact expected on arrivals. Impacted passengers will be notified by their airline. Public transport could also be impacted," the airport posted on X.

The strike aims to denounce a series of measures put forth by the Federal Government affecting automatic salary adjustments, retirement benefits, and workplace standards.

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