National strike on 12 March to ground all flights at Brussels and Charleroi airports
Belgium drafts law to give Immigration Office authority to impose lifelong entry bans
Belgian holidaymakers pivot to Western & Southern Europe, says TUI
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National strike to ground all flights at Brussels and Charleroi on 12 March – travel warning issued
Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport will cancel all passenger departures – and in Charleroi’s case, all operations – on 12 March due to a national 24-hour strike over pensions and pay. Airlines are rebooking customers, and rail and urban transport disruptions are also expected. Businesses should reroute travellers via neighbouring hubs or high-speed rail and prepare for extended industrial action.
Parliament committee backs lifelong entry-ban powers for Immigration Office
A parliamentary committee has endorsed a bill empowering Belgium’s Immigration Office to issue *lifelong* entry bans against foreigners flagged for terrorism or extremism. Supporters say it closes a security loophole, while critics warn of proportionality and transparency problems. If enacted, companies relocating staff to Belgium will face tougher background-screening hurdles.
Weekend works will reroute traffic to Brussels Airport as R0–A201 junction installs smart lights
Construction at the R0/A201 interchange – the main road to Brussels Airport – will install temporary traffic lights over the coming weekend, forcing brief detours and potential delays. The works form part of a multi-year upgrade to a smarter, safer *Single Point Interchange* due by 2027, ultimately improving airport access for travellers and cargo alike.
Belgium joins international regulators in crackdown on airline ‘greenwashing’ claims
Belgium’s consumer watchdog has signed a multi-country warning demanding airlines stop using unsubstantiated carbon-neutral or ‘green’ marketing claims. The guidance, issued 10 March, foreshadows potential fines and could reshape corporate *green fare* offerings, affecting travel budgets and ESG reporting.