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Belgian airports cancel all departing flights on March 31 due to strike

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Posted on March 24, 2025

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(Reuters) - Brussels Airport has cancelled all flights departing on March 31 due to a one-day nationwide strike, it said on Monday, the second planned over the new government's labour market reforms.

Belgian Airports Cancel Flights on March 31 Amid Strike

(Reuters) - Both main airports serving Belgium's capital, Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport, have cancelled all flights departing on March 31 due to a one-day nationwide strike, they said on Monday.

The strike is the second planned over the new government's labour market reforms.

Brussels Airport said arrivals would also be affected as ground crews and security staff join the walkout in protest at the new government's proposal to reform pensions and the labour market.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Charlotte van Campenhout; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • Belgian airports cancel all departing flights on March 31.
  • The strike protests government labor market reforms.
  • Brussels and Charleroi Airports are affected.
  • Ground crews and security staff join the strike.
  • Arrivals may also face disruptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the cancellation of flights at Belgian airports due to a nationwide strike protesting government labor reforms.
Why are flights being canceled?
Flights are canceled due to a strike by ground crews and security staff against labor market reforms.
Which airports are affected?
Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport are affected by the strike.

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