Belgium: Baggage handlers’ strike at Brussels Airport March 23

Event

Baggage handlers employed by Swissport are expected to strike at Brussels Airport (BRU) on Friday, March 23. BRU officials have advised passengers traveling on flights serviced by Swissport to only travel with carry-on luggage due to anticipated disruptions to baggage services; flights serviced by Aviapartner will reportedly not be affected by the Swissport strike action. Consequent flight delays are possible at BRU during the strike on Friday.

Advice

Individuals planning on traveling to, from, or through BRU on March 23 are advised to only travel with carry-on luggage if scheduled to fly on a Swissport-handled flight. Monitor developments to the situation, confirm flight reservations, and contact your airline for more information regarding whether your flight will be affected. Further information about what to do if your baggage is lost is available from BRU here.