Brussels Airport expecting 'major impact' on activities due to national strike on 13-Feb-2025
Brussels Airport, via its official Facebook account, announced (07-Feb-2025) due to a national strike by ground handling and security personnel on 13-Feb-2025, the airport is expecting a "major impact" on activities. The airport said this is expected to cause multiple flight cancellations and delays.
Background ✨
Brussels Airlines previously cancelled half of its European flights at Brussels Airport on 13-Jan-2025 due to a nationwide strike affecting various sectors, including baggage handling companies1. Similar disruptions occurred on 01-Oct-2024, when Brussels Airlines cancelled most of its flights due to a national demonstration by unions of security workers2. On 13-Jan-2025, a strike by retailers and security personnel also severely impacted Brussels Airport operations3.