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Belgian National Strike Grounds Flights, Forces Diversions & Cuts Capacity at Brussels and Charleroi Airports
A 24-hour general strike on 12 May forced Brussels South Charleroi Airport to shut down and led Brussels Airport to cancel more than half its departures, diverting at least 15 flights to Maastricht Aachen Airport. Multinationals face delayed cargo, stranded assignees and a likely surge in passengers on 13 May. The incident underscores the need for robust contingency planning around Belgian gateways, frequent targets of labour action.
Brussels Metro, Tram & Bus Services Slashed as 12 May Strike Hits Urban Mobility
STIB-MIVB ran a heavily reduced metro, tram and bus network on 12 May as Belgium’s national strike progressed, with similar cut-backs at De Lijn and TEC. Eurostar kept trains running but warned of missed connections. Employers invoked remote-work contingencies and issued official strike certificates to cover absences, highlighting the operational and compliance ripple effects of Belgium’s recurring labour actions on assignee mobility.