Brussels Airlines cabin-crew dispute triggers strike notice at Zaventem
Major rail works will slash train frequency to Brussels Airport in November–December
EU strategic committee meets in Brussels to fine-tune post-2026 migration architecture
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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.
Smartwings touches down in Brussels – new 12-weekly Prague link launches today
Smartwings launched its first scheduled Prague–Brussels flight on 26 October, offering 12 weekly rotations and re-establishing a high-frequency link important to EU institutions and corporate travellers. The new service boosts Brussels Airport’s winter capacity and provides competition to legacy hub connections.
Travel advisories cite smooth first fortnight of EU Entry/Exit rollout – Belgium maintains extra road checks
Government travel advisories dated 26 October say Belgium’s implementation of the new EU Entry/Exit System is proceeding smoothly, though the country will maintain enhanced roadside and rail checks until year-end. Non-EU travellers should allow extra time for first-entry biometric enrolment.
Fire alarm in Rotterdam halts Eurostar and intercity traffic – Brussels links disrupted
A false fire alarm at Rotterdam Centraal on 26 October halted all rail traffic for three hours, cancelling Eurostar and intercity trains that connect Brussels with Amsterdam and London. The disruption stranded hundreds of business travellers and underscores the need for stronger contingency planning on the key Benelux-UK rail corridor.
Belgium moves to winter time – what travellers need to know
Belgium reverted to winter time at 03:00 on 26 October, forcing airlines and rail operators to retime overnight services and obliging employers to compensate staff who worked the extra hour. Travellers are urged to verify departure times, as missed connections traditionally spike after the clock change.
Last day of Brussels–Nivelles rail blockade – replacement buses keep commuters moving
Track-doubling works south of Brussels ended on 26 October, concluding a planned nine-day blockade of the Brussels–Nivelles line. Replacement buses kept commuters moving, but employers saw increased car-travel costs. Full rail service resumes on 27 October, with minor speed restrictions during testing.