Passengers who should normally take a flight from Brussels Airport today are requested to contact the passenger information centre on no. 02/753 73 00 before leaving for the airport.

Yesterday evening at about 7 pm Aviapartner workers who ensure the handling of aircraft on the apron have downed tools. A number of flights either had to be cancelled or diverted to other airports. In the latter case, coaches are provided to take passengers from Brussels Airport to the other airports. Negotiations have started at 9 am. A solution is not expected until this afternoon.
This morning, workers with Flightcare, the other handling agent at Brussels Airport, joined the strike in solidarity with their colleagues at Aviapartner.
In spite of these actions several flights can actually depart. Passengers are advised to call the special information number 02 753 73 00 or to contact their airline.
Passengers who arrived earlier today can currently not retrieve their registered baggage. We do not expect this baggage to be available before the end of the strike.
Thousands of passengers are affected by this industrial action. Today over 25,000 passengers were expected to depart from Brussels Airport and almost as many were expected to arrive. Members of staff of The Brussels Airport Company and other airport companies try to inform the passengers as best they can, both in the call centre and the passenger terminal itself. Once the strikers go back to work, it may take several hours before the traffic situation at Brussels Airport is back to normal.