Industrial actions security staff at Brussels Airport: heavy flight disruptions on October 1

Brussels, September 27, 2024 - A national manifestation organized by the unions of security workers in Belgium will take place on October 1. Consequently, capacity at the security screenings at Brussels Airport will be reduced. The airport has requested all the airlines to review their schedules accordingly. Brussels Airlines has therefore taken the difficult decision to cancel most of its flights on October 1. Passengers will be informed and rebooked as soon as possible.

Passengers whose flight is cancelled will be contacted by Brussels Airlines. The airline will offer an alternative flight schedule and will do its utmost to get everyone on their destination with the least possible delay. This can be a flight on an earlier departure date, a later date or the same day via another hub of Lufthansa Group.

The concerned passengers of whom Brussels Airlines has contact details, will get a proposal for an alternative flight via mail and can accept this alternative with one simple click. The airline therefore encourages its passengers to check their contact details in ‘My Booking’ on its website. On that same page, passengers can also check the status of their reservation. They can also get information via the chat assistant or via their travel agent.

Brussels Airlines has reinforced its Service Centres today to have maximum capacity to help passengers needing further assistance. However, considering the many rebookings that have to be done, waiting times might be longer than usual.

Brussels Airlines thanks all its concerned passengers for their patience and understanding.

Brussels Airlines apologizes to everyone who sees their travel plans disrupted by this industrial actions and thanks all its staff members for their tremendous efforts in finding solutions for all its passengers.

Nico Cardone

Nico Cardone

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Brussels Airlines is Belgium's home carrier and one of the network airlines of the Lufthansa Group. From its hub at Brussels Airport, the airline connects Belgium and Europe with more than 90 destinations worldwide, including 18 destinations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Belgian airline employs more than 3,500 people and operates a fleet of 46 aircraft.

Brussels Airlines is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and works together with Lufthansa Group on a range of initiatives. The airline participates in the Stargate project led by Brussels Airport, signed the Circular Economy agreement of Antwerp Management School, and was the first airline to - early 2023 - transport Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through the CEPS pipeline to Brussels Airport. Between November 2023 and June 2026, Brussels Airlines has welcomed eight brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft, significantly reducing fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and noise levels across its European network.

As an ambassador for its country, Brussels Airlines brings the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world. The airline showcases Belgian culture through collaborations with Belgian Star Chefs, the promotion of Belgian products on board, and its Belgian Icons aircraft, which celebrate unique elements of Belgium's culture and heritage.

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