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EUROPEAN UNION VACATIONERS VISITING BRUSSELS, BELGIUM'S CAPITAL, MAY FACE DISRUPTION THIS WEEK DUE TO UPCOMING STRIKE ACTION. 15:22, 11 Feb 2025 UK tourists have been warned over
imminent travel chaos as a European Union city cancels all flights due to strike action. European Union vacationers visiting Brussels, Belgium's capital, may face disruption this week
due to upcoming strike action. An official alert from Brussels Airport, Belgium's main international airport, read: "Due to a national manifestation on Thursday, February 13 and
the announced strike of a large number of the security staff and the handlers, we expect major disruptions to airport operations on that day. "To ensure the safety of passengers and
staff, we have decided, in consultation with the airlines, not to operate any departing passenger flight on February 13. Airlines will contact passengers whose flight has been impacted. We
ask [passengers] not to come to the airport on that day. . READ MORE HOUSEHOLDS ESCAPING INHERITANCE TAX RAID USING 100 PER CENT TAX-FREE OPTION "As departing passenger flights are
cancelled, cancellations are also possible on arriving flights. We advise all passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline or on our website or the app." Article
continues below Brussels South Charleroi Airport warned: "Due to the national demonstration planned for Thursday, February 13 in Brussels and the lack of staff present to ensure safe
operations, all flights departing from Charleroi airport will be cancelled. Only incoming Schengen flights will be operated. "Passengers scheduled to fly from Charleroi this Thursday
will be contacted by their airline for a new reservation or a refund. Once again, we regret the impact of these actions on our passengers' travel plans and apologise for any
inconvenience caused." Co-founder of airline compensation specialists SkyRefund, Ivaylo Danailov, told GB News: "As an air passenger, you may be entitled to flight cancellation
compensation if you have been informed of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure; the flight had been scheduled to depart from the EU; or in some cases, it can qualify if it was
to the EU and operated by an EU airline; and that you have a confirmed booking, demonstrated by a reservation confirmation that includes your name and flight number. Article continues below
"If your flight is cancelled and you choose to be reimbursed, you are legally entitled to a full refund for both your cancelled flight and your return flight because you were unable to
reach your destination. Your air passenger rights are covered by EU Regulation 261/2004 and UK law. You can receive up to €600 (£520) if your flight is delayed over 3 hours or cancelled
less than 14 days before departure."