Brussels Airport advises travelers with a flight departing on Monday 20 June to rebook it to another date. There is a national trade union demonstration in Brussels that day and G4S security personnel are planning a strike, the airport manager said in a press release.
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The airlines are canceling or rescheduling a significant number of flights to avoid hours-long queues at security screening, it said. Passengers will be informed about this.
Brussels Airlines, the main carrier at the national airport, says the call does not apply to its passengers. Although there is an impact: the airline is canceling more than half of its flights on June 20.
Brussels Airlines informs the travelers concerned: according to the company, this has already happened for passengers traveling within Europe. Intercontinental passengers will be informed about the status of their flight by Thursday at the latest.
The company TUI fly says that it will be able to operate all scheduled flights on Monday 20 June.
The airport advises passengers departing on June 20 to only travel with hand luggage. To find out what time it is best for them to arrive at the airport, those travelers can consult a tool on the airport’s website.
On June 20, the unions organize a national demonstration in Brussels for more purchasing power. Previously, transport companies De Lijn and STIB had warned of severe disruption on that day.
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