Wildcat strike at Brussels Airport delays dozens of flights as summer peak begins (opens in new tab)

Aviapartner staff launched an unannounced strike at Brussels Airport early on 15 June, delaying about 15 flights by up to two hours and generating long queues during the first big travel rush of summer. Only airlines handled by Aviapartner were hit, but the incident highlights persistent labour tensions in Belgium’s ground-handling sector and the knock-on risk for corporate mobility programmes. Travellers are advised to arrive early, check flight status frequently and build extra connection t...