Travel chaos new alert: Nationwide strike at the Brussels Airport, 42,000 passengers stranded

Travelers flying out of Brussels on Tuesday, brace for massive disruptions.

Both Brussels Zaventem and Brussels South Charleroi airports are set to be significantly impacted by a nationwide strike involving security, cleaning, and catering staff.

Flights Canceled, Passengers Stranded

The strike has led to the cancellation of all departing flights at Brussels Airport, with around 42,000 passengers (32,000 departing and 10,000 arriving) affected.

On Monday, the airport announced a sharp reduction in expected arrivals, dropping to 14,000 from the initial 24,000.

Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, has already canceled 200 flights, impacting 21,000 passengers. While arriving flights are still possible, disruptions are expected.