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Strike at Charleroi airport suspended as mediation begins

Air traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport have suspended their overnight strike to allow mediation talks over a dispute concerning night allowances. The unions representing the controllers have agreed to enter a new round of negotiations with s keyes under the supervision of an external mediator. The industrial action had been taking place overnight, […]

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Sep 23, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Charleroi Airport expects 42 flight cancellations on Wednesday as Skeyes strike continues

Brussels South Charleroi Airport expects 42 flights to be cancelled on Wednesday, 23 September, as air traffic controllers continue their nightly strike action. According to the airport, 12 flights will be cancelled during the morning and a further 30 in the evening. Another 14 flights will operate with changes to their original schedule. The industrial […]

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Sep 22, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Around 40 flights a day cancelled at Charleroi as night strikes continue

Around 40 flights are being cancelled each day at Brussels South Charleroi Airport as air traffic controllers continue their nightly industrial action, according to initial operational figures. The action began on 16 September and is scheduled to continue every night between 22:00 and 08:00 until 10 October. During these periods, air traffic control services are […]

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Sep 19, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Drone sighting briefly halts operations at Charleroi Airport

Operations at Brussels South Charleroi Airport were suspended for approximately 25 minutes on Wednesday afternoon after a privately operated drone entered the airport’s airspace. The drone was detected by Skeyes air traffic control systems at around 14:00 and was immediately intercepted. One arriving aircraft was placed in a holding pattern, while passengers were disembarked from […]

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Sep 17, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Charleroi Airport urges renewed talks amid Skeyes industrial action

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) has strongly criticised the latest industrial action at air navigation service provider Skeyes, stressing that the dispute stems from an internal labour conflict in which the airport is not involved. BSCA said the disruption affects not only passengers but also airport employees, airlines, businesses operating at the site and the […]

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Sep 16, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Charleroi air traffic controllers to launch series of night strikes

Skeyes air traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport will strike during every night shift from 22:00 to 08:00, beginning on the evening of 16 September. The industrial action could continue until 10 October following the failure of negotiations over night-duty allowances. The dispute is linked partly to plans for a new digital control centre […]

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Sep 14, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Passenger arriving from Charleroi at Palma de Mallorca caught with 109 cocaine packets inside his body

Spanish authorities intercepted a 46-year-old Nigerian man at Palma de Mallorca Airport after discovering 109 packets of suspected cocaine concealed inside his body. The passenger arrived from Brussels South Charleroi Airport on the night of 6 September on Ryanair flight FR7831 operated by Lauda Europe Boeing 737-800 registered 9H-LOR. Acting on advance intelligence, officers from […]

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Sep 11, 2026 · byAviation24.be

Athens, Trapani and Podgorica top Ryanair’s Belgian summer destinations

Ryanair has named Athens, Trapani and Podgorica as its three most popular destinations among Belgian passengers during summer 2026. Athens is served from both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport, while the routes to Trapani in Sicily and Podgorica in Montenegro operate from Charleroi. The airline highlighted Athens as a leading city-break destination, Trapani […]

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Aug 26, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Air traffic controllers file strike notice at Charleroi Airport

Air traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport have filed a strike notice that is due to take effect on 12 August, Belgian air navigation service provider Skeyes confirmed on Thursday. According to Skeyes, the industrial action stems from a demand by the unions representing air traffic controllers at Charleroi for a 60% increase in […]

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Jul 30, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Unions raise concerns as Charleroi Airport confirms months-long 2028 closure

The confirmation of our information that Brussels South Charleroi Airport will close completely for several months in the second half of 2028 to allow the reconstruction of its only runway has prompted concern from staff representatives, who fear the long-term impact on jobs and airline operations. Trade union SETCa questioned the Walloon government’s strategy for […]

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Jul 25, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Wallonia and Charleroi Airport seek to limit impact of Ryanair cuts and diversify airline base

The Walloon government and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) have responded to Ryanair’s decision to remove five based aircraft and cut two million seats from its Belgian network from the Winter 2026 and Summer 2027 schedules, following the federal government’s increase in the passenger departure tax. Walloon Minister-President Adrien Dolimont said Ryanair’s latest move once […]

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Jul 22, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Ryanair to cut 2 million seats in Belgium over aviation tax increase

Ryanair has announced plans to remove five aircraft from its base at Brussels South Charleroi Airport and cut two million seats from its Belgian network for the Winter 2026 and Summer 2027 seasons, blaming the federal government’s decision to increase the country’s aviation tax. The move follows the Belgian government’s confirmation that the aviation tax […]

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Jul 22, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Belgian Trappist beer gift pack featuring all five breweries launches at major travel hubs

Travellers departing Belgium can now take home a unique Belgian souvenir: a gift pack bringing together beers from all five recognised Belgian Trappist breweries for the first time. Available at Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport and the Brussels-South Eurostar terminal, the “100% Belgian, 100% Trappist” box contains five iconic beers: Chimay Bleue Orval Rochefort […]

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Jul 17, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Sunweb adds Ryanair to airline partners, expanding departures from Charleroi and Liège

Sunweb Group has partnered with Ryanair, enabling customers to book package holidays with departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and, via cooperation with airBaltic, Liège Airport. The agreement expands Sunweb’s network alongside existing airline partners such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia. By relying on third-party airlines rather than operating its own fleet, the Dutch tour […]

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Jul 14, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Brussels South Charleroi Airport faces 11-week closure in 2028 for major runway reconstruction

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is preparing for what is expected to be an unprecedented 11-week closure in 2028 as its sole runway undergoes a complete reconstruction, a project that will temporarily bring commercial flight operations to a standstill. The airport has not yet announced the exact dates of the closure, but the extensive works […]

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Jul 12, 2026 · byAviation24.be

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Charleroi Airport loses two of its three Airport Express bus links

Travellers heading to Brussels South Charleroi Airport from today face fewer public transport options after Walloon public transport operator TEC discontinued two of its three Airport Express bus services. The A2 route from Fleurus railway station and the A3 route from Luttre railway station were withdrawn on 4 July after failing to attract sufficient passenger […]

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Jul 4, 2026 · byAviation24.be