Belgian rail unions call 72-hour nationwide strike for 23-26 November
Belgium repatriates 75 nationals and relatives from Gaza via Ostend Airport
Brussels Airlines faces strike threat over dismissal of cabin crew
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Euroairlines drops Brussels–Caribbean winter routes after losing long-haul aircraft
Euroairlines confirmed on 28 Oct that it has scrapped Brussels–Punta Cana and Brussels–Cancún flights for winter 2025/26 after losing access to a leased Boeing 787. The cancellation eliminates Brussels’ only direct Caribbean links, forcing leisure and corporate travellers to connect via other hubs and pressuring travel managers to revise itineraries.
Brussels Airlines cabin-crew dispute triggers strike notice at Zaventem
• Unions BBTK and ACV Puls filed a strike notice at Brussels Airlines on 27 Oct 2025 after the dismissal of three senior flight attendants over a disputed vermin incident. • If conciliation fails, cabin-crew walk-outs could hit the carrier’s winter schedule, affecting business travellers reliant on Belgium’s largest airline. • Companies should plan alternative routings and review EU 261 coverage, as internal strikes typically fall outside mandatory compensation rules.
Major rail works will slash train frequency to Brussels Airport in November–December
• Infrabel announced major maintenance on the Brussels-Airport rail spur from 15 Nov to 9 Dec 2025, cutting train frequencies and forcing diversions. • Key IC, S-train and Eurocity services will bypass or run at reduced intervals; De Lijn buses will act as free shuttles for ticket-holders. • Mobility managers should build extra buffer time into flight connections and brief travellers on alternative routes.
EU strategic committee meets in Brussels to fine-tune post-2026 migration architecture
• The EU’s SCIFA met in Brussels on 27 Oct 2025 to debate ‘return hubs’, the phase-out of Temporary Protection for Ukrainians and common asylum guidance on Syria. • Belgium advocated shared EU funding and floated a corporate-sponsorship pilot to integrate refugees into the labour market. • Decisions taken will affect residence and work-permit planning for employers with Ukrainian staff and other displaced workers in Belgium.
Smartwings launches high-frequency Brussels–Prague link aimed at business travellers
• Smartwings will operate up to 12 weekly Brussels–Prague flights, offering early-morning and late-evening slots ideal for day trips. • Fares start around €150 return, under-cutting legacy rivals and boosting options for corporate travellers between the EU and Czech capitals. • The move reinforces BRU’s strategy to grow Central-European connectivity and supports same-day business missions.