Brussels Airport is warning passengers of a “major impact” on its services due to the trade unions’ day of action on 1 October, with Brussels Airlines announcing it is cancelling “the majority” of its flights that day.

Workers unions will organise a day of action and demonstrations on Tuesday 1 October to denounce working conditions in the security, cleaning and hospitality sectors.

“Due to the demonstration on 1 October and the announced strike of a large number of employees of the external security service provider, Brussels Airport expects a major impact on airport operations on that day,” the company said.

To avoid long waiting times at security control, airlines have decided in consultation with Brussels Airport to cancel or change a large number of departing flights.

Changes and cancellations

For Brussels Airlines, the actions will lead to “severe disruptions” to its flight schedule, the airline announced. Therefore, it is cancelling “the majority” of flights that day.

The airport continues to monitor the situation and is consulting with airlines where adjustments are needed in the schedule for departing flights. Those airlines, meanwhile, will contact affected passengers directly. “We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers by this event.”

Cargo operations will not be disrupted by the action on 1 October.