All flights at Brussels and Charleroi airports cancelled due to surprise strike

A surprise strike by Belgian air traffic controllers led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Brussels and Charleroi airports. Controllers at both airports walked off the job, making it impossible to operate flights.

Belgium cancelled all flights at Brussels and Charleroi airports after air traffic controllers launched a surprise strike. The strike affected more than 100 flights, leaving passengers stranded at the airports.

Controllers at both airports walked off the job without notice, making it impossible to operate flights. Such surprise strikes cause serious problems for both passengers and airlines, as there is no time to prepare.

The exact duration of the strike and workers' demands were not immediately clear. Belgium has previously experienced multiple transport worker strikes, which have regularly caused major disruptions to the country's transport sector.