Temporary-protection rolls for Ukrainians in Belgium top 100,000
Snow warning for Wallonia may disrupt road and rail links
Nation-Wide Strike Threat Could Ground All Departures at Brussels Airport on 12 March
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Air Canada Offers Free Rebooking on Brussels Routes Ahead of 12 March Walk-Out
Air Canada will waive change fees and allow free date changes for flights to and from Brussels between 11–14 March, anticipating the general strike that could shut the airport. The policy helps corporate travellers and assignees avoid out-of-pocket costs, but companies must still monitor immigration and tax-residency implications of extended stays abroad.
Air India-Lufthansa Pact Enlists Brussels Airlines, Promising Denser India–Belgium Connectivity
A new Air India–Lufthansa framework signed on 17 February names Brussels Airlines as a core partner, paving the way for closer schedule coordination and, eventually, nonstop India–Belgium flights. The move promises shorter itineraries, streamlined visa logistics and stronger freight links for companies with operations in both markets.
Eurostat: First-Time Asylum Applications in EU Fall 26 %; Belgium Sees Modest Drop
EU statistics show a sharp year-on-year decline in asylum claims, with Belgium recording an 11 % drop. While reception pressures ease, employers must still navigate slow appeal pipelines and possible policy shifts heading into the election season.
Strike at Alstom Charleroi Plant Raises Concerns Over Future Rolling-Stock Deliveries
Workers at Alstom’s Charleroi plant walked out for a second day, threatening delays to train and signalling projects. While the impact on passenger traffic is indirect, any prolonged strike could disrupt future timetables on international routes vital to business travellers.