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Some Emirates flights cancelled amid Belgium strikes
The country's two main airports cancelled all outbound flights; most inbound flights were also affected by the 24-hour strike called by unions
- PUBLISHED: Mon 31 Mar 2025, 1:41 PM
Some Emirates flights to and from Brussels have been cancelled due to nationwide industrial action on March 31. With significant impact on airport operations, all airlines have been advised to cancel departing flights from Brussels.
The following Dubai-Brussels flights have been cancelled:
EK183 – Dubai to Brussels, originally scheduled to depart at 8.20am
EK184 – Brussels to Dubai, originally scheduled to depart at 3.20pm
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Meanwhile, EK181, flying from Dubai to Brussels, scheduled to depart at 2.20pm, will operate on schedule.
Flight EK182, originally scheduled to depart at 9.45pm from Brussels will do a night stop, and operate at 1200 local Brussels time on April 1, according to an advisory issued by Emirates. However, as of 9.37am on March 31, the flight status showed that EK182 has been cancelled.
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In a statement issued on their website, Emirates said affected customers should contact their booking agents or the local Emirates office for rebooking options.
Customers are also advised to check the flight status page for updates, and to ensure that their contact details are accurate.
The cancellation of flights is due to a general strike over proposed pension reforms.
The country's two main airports cancelled all outbound flights; most inbound flights were also affected by the 24-hour strike called by unions. Public transport in the country, including bus, metro and tram services, were also severely impacted.
Government plans to scrap a special pension scheme and align the retirement age for all civil servants with that of the private sector at 66 enraged trade unions and many workers, according to an AFP report.
Monday's planned protest comes six weeks after a nationwide strike that drew tens of thousands of people into the streets.
(With inputs from AFP)