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No departures at Brussels Airport on March 12 due to strike

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Posted on March 4, 2026

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BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - Belgium's Brussels Airport will have no departing passenger flights on March 12 due to a national strike that some security staff will participate in, the airport said on

Brussels Airport to Halt All Departures on March 12 Amid National Strike

Impact of National Strike on Brussels Airport Operations

Announcement of Flight Cancellations

BRUSSELS, March 4 (Reuters) - Belgium's Brussels Airport will have no departing passenger flights on March 12 due to a national strike that some security staff will participate in, the airport said on Wednesday.

Safety Measures and Coordination with Airlines

"To ensure the safety of passengers and staff, we have decided, in consultation with the airlines, not to operate any departing flights on 12 March," the airport said, adding that cancellation of some arriving flights that day is also possible.

Additional Information

(Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Makini Brice)

Key Takeaways

  • All departing flights at Brussels Airport will be halted on March 12 in response to a 24‑hour national strike by major trade unions (brusselstimes.com).
  • The strike involves key operational staff—including security screeners, baggage handlers and air traffic controllers—making departure operations effectively impossible (euronews.com).
  • Some arriving flights may still proceed, but passengers should prepare for delays in baggage, immigration and processing; many airlines are already offering flexible rebooking or refund options under EU rules (airhelp.co.uk).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are there no departures at Brussels Airport on March 12?
Brussels Airport will not operate any departing passenger flights on March 12 due to a national strike involving some security staff.
Are arriving flights to Brussels Airport affected by the strike?
Yes, the airport indicated that some arriving flights may also be cancelled on March 12 due to the strike.
Who is participating in the strike at Brussels Airport?
Some security staff at Brussels Airport will participate in the national strike on March 12.
How is passenger and staff safety being ensured during the strike at Brussels Airport?
To ensure the safety of passengers and staff, the airport decided not to operate any departing flights on March 12 in consultation with airlines.
When will normal flight operations resume at Brussels Airport?
The article does not specify when normal operations will resume; only that departures on March 12 are cancelled.

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