Belgium: Disruptions continue at Brussels Airport August 23 /update 1

Event

On Wednesday, August 23, an unannounced strike launched the previous day by employees of the baggage handling company Swissport at Brussels-Zaventem International Airport (BRU) came to an end around 09:00 (local time). However, residual disruptions to baggage delivery services are to be anticipated throughout the day. Flight delays and cancelations are also possible.

Context

Swissport manages some 60 percent of luggage at BRU. The company is employed by the following airlines: Adria Airways, Aeroflot, Air Algérie, Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air Malta, Alitalia, Atlasjet, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cobalt Air, Corendon, Croatia Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Egyptair, Eurolot, Finnair, Freebird Airlines, Germanwings, Hainan Airlines, Icelandair, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Tailwind Airlines, TAROM, Ten Airways, Thai Airways, Thomas Cook, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, and WOWair.

Advice

Travelers are advised to confirm flight statuses and to contact their airlines for further details.