Belgium–Morocco Flights at Risk: What to Know About the 12 March Strike

This “black day” is the result of an interprofessional strike notice filed by the country’s three major trade union confederations. The movement, which challenges federal reforms concerning pensions and purchasing power, is expected to mobilize large numbers of security staff and baggage handlers, making any takeoff “unlikely,” according to airport authorities.

On Bladi.net : Risk of flight cancellations between Belgium and Morocco

Connections to Morocco’s main cities, particularly those with frequent departures from Brussels and Charleroi, are on the front line. The unions are criticizing a “reduced indexation” of wages and demanding “good working conditions and decent pensions,” using transport infrastructure as leverage to influence the national political debate.

Brussels Airport management warns that the near-complete closure of departures is the most realistic scenario. While some arrivals may be handled, passengers are advised to anticipate major disruptions, as nearly 65,000 travelers normally pass through the airport on a comparable weekday.

On Bladi.net : Belgian Strike Threatens Air Travel, Royal Air Maroc Flights at Risk

Faced with this uncertainty, several airlines have already activated flexible rebooking policies. Carriers are encouraging passengers to change their travel dates free of charge to avoid the total disruption expected on 12 March, while rebooking arrangements are being put in place to spread demand around the date of the strike.