- Flight Cancellations: All departing flights from Brussels Airport on October 1 have been cancelled, affecting 50,000 passengers.
- Reason for Cancellation: The cancellations are due to a security staff strike over poor working conditions.
- Safety Concerns: The decision was made to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.
- Union Involvement: European trade unions and Belgian unions are behind the industrial action.
- Impact on Other Airports: Liege and Charleroi airports will also be affected.
- Union Demands: Workers are demanding better pay, facilities, and working hours.
- Failed Negotiations: Attempts to negotiate with Brussels Airport Company (BAC) have been unsuccessful.
- Passenger Advisory: Airlines are notifying passengers, and the airport urges travelers to avoid coming to the airport.
- Broader Effect: The strike may set a precedent for similar actions in other European airports.
- August 2024 Traffic: In August 2024, Brussels Airport recorded 1.1 million passengers, signaling its high traffic and the scale of the disruption.
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