This Major European Airport Is Scheduled to Halt All Departing Flights This Week Due to a Strike-What Travelers Should Know

"Due to the national manifestation... in which part of the staff of the security and handling service providers is participating, we unfortunately expect major disruptions to our airport operations on that day. The airport warned some arriving flights may also be impacted and noted the cancellations were scheduled to ensure the safety of passengers and staff."

"Brussels Airlines said passengers with departing BRU flights on March 12 could rebook for free between March 11 and 19. We sincerely regret the inconveniences caused by this manifestation and we thank you for your understanding."

"United issued its own travel waiver for passengers scheduled to fly in or out of BRU on March 12, waiving any change fees or fare differences if they reschedule. The airline operates direct flights to the city from Newark Liberty International Airport, Washington's Dulles International Airport, and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport."

Brussels Airport (BRU) will suspend all departing flights on Thursday, March 12, due to a national labor strike involving security and handling service providers. Some arriving flights may also be affected. The airport implemented these cancellations to ensure passenger and staff safety. Public transportation to the airport, including trains, has also been impacted. Brussels Airlines, which operates a main hub at BRU, stated its unions would not participate in the strike but is assessing flight schedule impacts. The airline offers free rebooking for passengers with departing flights on March 12 between March 11 and 19. Other major carriers including United Airlines and Air Canada have issued travel waivers waiving change fees for passengers rescheduling flights on that date.

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