Brussels Airport cancels 110 inbound flights as nationwide strike bites
Brussels metro and tram network runs on ‘minimum service’ amid three-day walkout
Belgium’s Three-Day National Strike Grounds Flights and Slashes Train Services
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Belgium’s new 2026 budget introduces a tiered environmental levy on all airline tickets, adding €10-€40 per flight depending on distance. The surcharge, expected to take effect in mid-2026, will raise the cost of business and assignee travel through Belgian airports.
Strike Fallout Spreads to Freight: Belgian Ports Brace for 48-Hour Shutdown
The national strike is not only grounding flights; it will also suspend operations at Antwerp’s Sea Traffic Centre for nearly two days, delaying freight and household-goods shipments essential to expatriate moves and just-in-time supply chains.
Brussels Airlines Caught in Europe-Wide Wave of Flight Disruptions
Brussels Airlines was among five European carriers that cancelled 61 flights and delayed more than 1,000 on 24 November, compounding difficulties for travellers already coping with Belgium’s domestic strike. Mobility managers should expect elevated re-routing and duty-of-care workload.