Mobilizations are planned in several regions of the country. This “regional” day of action is a continuation of the general strike on March 31. … Many sectors will be impacted.
Airports
All flights from Charleroi canceled
All flights from Charleroi airport will be canceled this Tuesday, April 29, said this Friday, April 25, 2025 BSCA. The flights on arrival will be maintained. No plane will therefore take off from Charleroi on Tuesday due to the “lack of staff present to ensure operations safely”, underlines BSCA.
Day of action of April 29: all flights from Charleroi canceled airport, flights on arrival are maintained
Passengers who were to embark from Hennuyer airport will be contacted by their airline for a new reservation or a refund.
30 % of flights canceled in Brussels Airport
On the Brussels Airport side, almost 30 % of passenger flights departing from the airport will be canceled on Tuesday, April 29. Disturbances will also be possible on return flights.
Day of action of April 29: a third of flights canceled from Brussels Airport, also possible disturbances on return flights
Depending on the evolution of the situation, the number of canceled flights could be revised upwards in the coming days. The flights on arrival should be operated normally, although delays and cancellations are however possible.
Passengers who have reserved a flight at the start or arrival of Brussels that day is advisable to check the status of their flight with their airline, specifies Brussels Airport.
-Public transport
On the side of SNCBa new strike is scheduled for April 29. The SNCB will once again set up an alternative service on the basis of the available staff. “Less trains will circulate from Monday, April 28, from 22 pm, on Tuesday, April 29,” said the railway organization, which calls for consulting the travel planner. “The suitable offer will be visible 24 hours in advance.”
Disturbances are also to be feared on the Network of TEC buses. The TEC indicates on its Facebook page “Disruptions to be expected, anticipate your trips”. The deleted courses will be available in the schedule search (line and stop) of the Letec.be site and the APP TEC and updated throughout the day.
THE Brussels public transport (Bus, Tram and Metro) should be strongly disrupted next Tuesday, April 29.
In a statement Thursday, the STIB promises to make every effort to ensure at least part of the service. Commuters will be able to learn about the website (www.stib.brussels), the mobile application, waiting time screens at stoppages and stations, the Facebook page and the new WhatsApp channel of the carrier. The Customer Care will also be available from 6:00 am on April 29 to answer questions asked about social media.
“It is not currently possible to predict the magnitude of the disturbances, which is why the STIB advises travelers who can predict alternative solutions for their trips to Brussels that day.” In the morning, the Stib will communicate which lines roll via its social networks.
Administrations, bpost, hospitals …
Disturbances are to be expected in the services of municipal, provincial, regional and federal administrations. La Poste could also pay the price for this day of national action.
Several public hospitals are already planning to work in minimum service. Just like the prisons that may operate in slow motion.
The union discreet far from finished
The general strike of April 29 is not the last demonstration against the Arizona government. The FGTB has already announced two new action days: June 27 and at the start of the school year on September 22.
