Belgium’s major trade union movement has announced a national strike on October 14, 2025, which will force Brussels Airport to cancel all outgoing flights due to security staff joining the industrial action.
The strike is in protest of government austerity and proposed savings plans that the unions argue will hurt public services and worker rights. The airport warned that disruption will be “major,” affecting travelers across Europe and beyond.
Authorities are advising airlines and passengers to plan ahead and expect cancellations, delays, or rerouted flights. Some inbound flights may still operate, but outgoing services will be fully suspended.
For Belgian media, the story covers domestic labor and policy conflict. For international/Indian audiences, it’s a reminder of how strikes in one key hub can ripple across global air travel corridors and affect transit flows.
