Brussels Airport: No departing flights on March 12

Due to the “national manifestation” on March 12 in which part of Brussels Airport’s staff of the security and handling service providers is participating, the airport expects major disruptions to its operations on that day, it said on its website.

To ensure the safety of passengers and staff, the airport has decided, in consultation with the airlines, not to operate any departing flights on March 12.

In the upcoming days, the airlines will contact passengers directly to inform them of their options, the airport said.

As departing passenger flights are cancelled, cancellations of some arriving flights are possible, it said.

The flight overview on the airport’s website will show cancellations only once they are registered by the airline. 

From March 8 at 10pm, disruption to public transport is also expected. Please consult the website of   and  for the latest information regarding their services, the airport said. 

“We regret the inconvenience caused by this action,” Brussels Airport said.

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