Belgium's Major Airports Grounded by Nationwide Strike

Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport cancel all flights on March 31 due to a nationwide strike over labour market reforms, affecting both departures and arrivals as ground staff and security join the protest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-03-2025 23:28 IST | Created: 24-03-2025 23:28 IST
Belgium's Major Airports Grounded by Nationwide Strike
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Belgium faces travel disruption as both Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport shutter operations for March 31, aligned with a nationwide strike.

This walkout, the second aimed at protesting the new government's proposed reforms, significantly impacts flights and passenger services. The strike underscores discontent over envisioned alterations in pension and labor policies.

Passengers are advised to reorganize travel plans as ground operations halt, and aviation services brace for delays amidst union-led protests.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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