(Posted 26th March 2025)

The socialist trade union FGTB/ABVV and Christian union CSC/ACV are organising a general strike in Belgium on Monday 31 March

The strike aims to denounce a series of measures put forth by the Federal Government. Belgium’s largest rail unions had already confirmed they would be taking part. Now, Brussels Airlines has confirmed that all departing flights are cancelled on that day.

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It concerns 244 departing flights. The airlines will contact passengers whose flight has been impacted and are asking passengers not to come to the airport on that day.

“” they added. They advise all passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline or on the website or the app. The flight overview on the website will show cancellations only once they are registered by the airline. “We regret any inconvenience caused by this union action.?”

Last week, Brussels Airlines passengers could rebook their flight free of charge or request a refund. More than 60% of passengers have already made use of this option, the company said. “We regret that these actions are causing inconvenience to our passengers, but we will continue to do everything we can to assist them as best we can and find solutions.”

The impact of the general strike is expected to be massive, as were the previous days of national protest organised in mid-January and mid-February, which saw the country grind to a halt.

The impact at Brussels Airport and also Charleroi was significant each time: 40% of flights were cancelled on 13th of January, and no flights departed or arrived in Belgium on 13th of February.

On the last strike day, it was mainly the work stoppage by air traffic controller Skeyes that brought airport activity to a complete standstill.

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