An extensive, city-wide transit disruption is expected in Brussels from November 24-26 due to a strike; the metro, tram, and bus services will be affected, while airport staff walkouts threaten major flight cancellations
Belgium Faces a Day of Chaos: Due to a nationwide strike, all flights at Charleroi Airport are canceled. Brussels Airport expects substantial disruption. Rail services will also be impacted
A general workers' strike in Belgium, including security and ground staff at airports, is expected to nearly paralyze operations at Belgian airports today
Eurostar, the popular European train, bolstering the Route between London and Amsterdam and serving ski enthusiasts on their way to the French Alps, has decided to cancel the popular summer Route to the Mediterranean coast
According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic
Ryanair: "Belgium is taking a regressive step by increasing taxes on ordinary passengers. This will only further damage Belgium’s air connectivity, traffic, and economy"
According to Ryanair, which has already reduced its operations in several European countries including Spain, Germany, and Denmark, the proposed hike will bring Belgium's aviation tax to 5 euros per departing passenger, a move the company defines as "excessive," especially in light of the already high costs at Brussels airport, which have risen by more than 20% since the coronavirus pandemic
