Sixth night of Charleroi Airport air-traffic-control strike grounds another 34 flights
Night-time air-traffic-controller strike at Charleroi enters sixth day, 160 flights already cancelled
Strike at Charleroi forces 34 flight cancellations, 21 reschedules on Monday
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UK updates Belgium travel advice to highlight night-time ATC strike and 9 October demonstration
Britain’s FCDO updated its Belgium travel advice on 21 September to warn of the nightly air-traffic-control strike at Charleroi Airport (16 September – 10 October) and a planned mass demonstration in Brussels on 9 October. The bulletin advises travellers to check flight status, anticipate delays and monitor local news, signalling to corporate travel planners that itineraries may need contingency options.
Eurostar warns of delays and selective cancellations on 21 September amid network constraints
Eurostar’s live travel-updates portal shows network-wide delays and a handful of cancellations on 21 September, with Brussels-linked trains particularly affected by over-running engineering works and other operational issues. The disturbances complicate day-trip itineraries for business travellers relying on the high-speed rail link and highlight the need for contingency planning as Eurostar flags the risk of further disruption up to 1 November.
Brussels’ Car-Free Sunday turns capital into Europe’s largest pedestrian zone
From 09:30 to 19:00 on Sunday 20 September, the entire Brussels-Capital Region banned most motorised traffic, turning the city into Europe’s largest car-free zone as part of European Mobility Week. The closure, mirrored in over 70 Belgian municipalities, required travellers to adapt airport transfers and last-mile deliveries but also showcased the feasibility of large-scale traffic-calming measures that could influence future mobility policy.
Brussels goes car-free for a day, giving travellers a taste of traffic-free mobility
Brussels turned over its streets to pedestrians and cyclists on Car-Free Sunday (20 September 2026), banning private cars across the capital for nine and a half hours. The day, part of European Mobility Week, delivered large air-quality benefits and serves as a test-bed for future low-emission policies. While delightful for many, the closure requires careful planning for business travellers and hotels within the zone.
Belgian-led ‘ATLAS NEXUS’ operation smashes document-fraud and smuggling rings across 34 countries
Belgium has coordinated ATLAS NEXUS, the largest EU-Latin-America police action to date, arresting 490 people and seizing hundreds of forged travel documents. The crackdown strengthens Belgian border controls and signals tougher scrutiny of visas and residence permits ahead of next year’s roll-out of EU Entry/Exit Systems. Businesses should anticipate lengthier checks and verify that employees’ documents can withstand closer inspection.
Brussels’ Car-Free Sunday turns capital into Europe’s largest pedestrian zone
Brussels banned private cars across the entire capital region on 20 September for its annual Car-Free Sunday, freeing streets for pedestrians and cyclists and slashing air-pollution levels. The event, part of European Mobility Week, required relocation firms and travellers to adjust logistics but showcased Belgium’s push toward sustainable urban mobility, with a second car-free day already slated for May 2027.
Night-time air-traffic-control strike at Charleroi forces 30-40 daily flight cancellations
A nightly strike by Skeyes air-traffic controllers is closing Charleroi Airport between 22:00 and 08:00 until 10 October. Around 30-40 flights a day—mainly Ryanair and Wizz Air services—are being cancelled, with ripple effects on next-day operations. Although EU261 compensation does not apply, airlines must still refund or rebook passengers, creating logistical headaches for corporate travel managers.
Brussels turns car-free for European Mobility Week, impacting road access across the Capital Region
Brussels has banned almost all private vehicles between 09:30 and 19:00 on 20 September for its annual Car-Free Sunday, part of European Mobility Week. The closure affects 19 municipalities and requires companies to divert staff, assignees and deliveries to public transport or remote options. Free, high-frequency buses, trams and trains are in place, but inbound motorists risk fines and lengthy diversions.
OUIGO Brussels–Paris services suspended today due to engineering works in northern France
All OUIGO low-cost trains between Brussels, Mons and Paris are cancelled on 20 September because of track works in northern France. Eurostar continues to run, but seats are scarce, forcing travellers to re-route or delay meetings. Companies relying on the budget service should review contingency plans for future weekend engineering blocks.