Brussels Airlines Alerts Passengers Of Major Travel Disruptions Due To Imminent National Strike In Belgium, Offers Free Rebooking And Refunds

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Brussels Airlines warns of likely disruptions at Brussels Airport on 31 March due to a national strike and offers free rebooking or refunds to affected passengers.

A forthcoming national strike scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025, in Belgium has led Brussels Airlines to alert its passengers about potential disturbances at Brussels Airport. Anticipating likely disruptions, the airline is offering options for passengers to reschedule their flights to a different date.

This end of March work stoppage follows a series of significant labor actions in response to policy proposals by Belgium’s new “Arizona” coalition government. These proposals have sparked extensive protests and strikes across various sectors since early this year, with significant participation from teachers, garbage collectors, and postal workers.

Brussels Airport felt the effects of these strikes, operating at only 60% capacity during the January strike and completely shutting down on February 13 due to a lack of baggage handlers, security personnel, and Skeyes air traffic controllers.

In response to the anticipated disruption on March 31, Brussels Airlines has issued a statement indicating probable impacts on airport service providers. To mitigate uncertainty for travelers, the airline is proactively reviewing how these labor actions might affect its flight schedule, offering free rebooking or refunds to affected passengers.