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Brussels Airport cancels flights amid nationwide strikes, protests over austerity measures

Editorial Board Published October 15, 2025
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Nationwide strikes and protests over Belgium’s reform plans triggered flight disruptions at two main airports and troubles on public transport on Tuesday, with police there utilizing tear gasoline and a water cannon to attempt to disperse crowds, The Related Press reported. 

Minor scuffles broke out between police and protesters, a few of whom performed drums and horns and set off flares and smoke bombs as they chanted in opposition to cuts to social welfare applications. The unusually massive protest crippled visitors within the coronary heart of the Belgian capital, blocking main roads. Strikes led to the cancellation of many flights. 

Organizers estimated greater than 150,000 individuals joined the demonstration, whereas the police put the gang at 80,000.

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Police automobiles had been seen chasing protesters. Officers who had been out of uniform however recognized by their pink arm bands detained protesters, tying their palms with plastic bands. 

At one level, law enforcement officials on bicycles sheltered inside a resort from a big group of protesters.

Belgium’s nationwide strikes over reform plans drew over 80,000 protesters in Brussels, forcing main disruptions at airports and blocking main roadways.  (AP Photograph/Sylvain Plazy)

The protesters have been demonstrating throughout Brussels middle, between Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi prepare stations, Reuters reported. 

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The protest was organized by Belgium’s three main commerce organizations.  

Because the demonstrators blocked busy roads, about 25 individuals had been detained by police for setting fires on Brussels’ populated boulevards, in accordance with Reuters.

“We unfortunately expect major disruptions to our airport operations.”

The Brussels Airport issued a warning to flyers that departing passenger flights could be canceled. 

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“Due to the national industrial action on Tuesday 14 October in which the staff of the security service provider is participating, we unfortunately expect major disruptions to our airport operations on that day,” the airport posted on their web site. 

The Brussels Airport, pictured, issued a warning to flyers that departing passenger flights could be canceled on account of protests and strikes.  (AP Photograph/Virginia Mayo)

In 2024, a complete of 23.6 passengers traveled via Brussels Airport, in accordance with its web site.

The second-largest airport within the European nation, Charleroi Airport, has additionally canceled flights on account of lack of employees. 

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Brussels Airport was in session with airways in an try to influence them to not function any departing flights on Tuesday, Reuters reported. 

Protesters block a serious roadway in Brussels, Belgium.  (AP Photograph/Harry Nakos)

“As departing passenger flights are canceled, cancellations are also possible on some arriving flights,” stated the airport.

Main air service Brussels Airways heeded the decision, writing, “We are forced to cancel all departing flights and a significant number of arriving flights that day.”

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The airport stated it anticipated a “busy day” on Wednesday.

The Related Press and Reuters contributed reporting. 

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