Belgian airports face strike threat

Started 1h 44m ago · Last update 1h 22m ago

1h 22m ago
Strikes begin spontaneously at Belgian airports, causing immediate flight cancellations and delays as air traffic controllers walk out.
1h 44m ago
Threatens major disruptions at Charleroi and Liege airports as air traffic controllers warn of imminent strikes starting tonight

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