Avian-flu outbreak triggers poultry-movement curbs in northern Belgium
Belgium switches back to winter time: what business travellers need to know
New Antwerp Ring bypass opens, but motorists face eight years of detours
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Brussels Airlines staff protest after dismissals but flights run on schedule
Unions at Brussels Airlines protested the firing of three flight attendants but did not interrupt Saturday flights. The incident signals continuing labour tensions that could flare into strikes, underscoring the need for travel-risk contingency plans for firms using Belgium’s main carrier.
Major rail works to cut train frequency to Brussels Airport in November–December
Track renewal will cut several train services to Brussels Airport between 8 November and 14 December. Businesses should warn travellers to check altered schedules and allow extra time for connections during the works, which coincide with a busy corporate-travel season.
Protesters rally against Belgium’s plan to build its largest migrant detention centre
Hundreds marched in Charleroi against a planned 180-bed detention centre for undocumented migrants, reflecting intensifying debate over Belgium’s migration-enforcement strategy. If built, the centre would speed deportations and could lead to stricter spot-checks on foreign workers, making permit-compliance more critical for employers.
All Saints’ Holiday Rush: Brussels Warns of Major Road & Airport Disruptions on 24 October
Brussels authorities alerted travellers that 24 October—the start of the All Saints’ school break—would bring exceptional congestion: the Brussels Ring faces overnight closures and Brussels Airport expects 82,000 passengers. Lane restrictions, EES border checks and limited rail capacity may lengthen door-to-door journeys, prompting companies to adjust travel plans and build in buffers.
Storm Benjamin Aftermath: Public Transport & Commuter Routes Disrupted Across Brussels
Storm Benjamin swept Brussels overnight, toppling trees and flooding streets on 24 October. Trams, buses and commuter trains experienced delays, while Brussels Airport operations slowed. Corporates faced travel disruption and invoked remote-work plans, highlighting the need for robust crisis mobility policies.