Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed on Friday that two attacks had targeted airport facilities and an aircraft belonging to the national carrier. Several Saudi citizens and residents of other nationalities were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to serious, according to the authority.

Emergency teams responded under the airport’s approved emergency plans, and those injured were taken to hospital. GACA said it was coordinating with security authorities to assess the damage and protect passengers and staff.

Statement from #Saudia https://t.co/2pXOpwIgTs

— Saudia Group | مجموعة السعودية (@SaudiaGroup) October 9, 2026

Cause of aircraft fire remains unclear

The aircraft was parked near a terminal when it caught fire. Three people briefed on the incident told Reuters that it may have been struck by shrapnel from an intercepted missile or another projectile. No passengers were believed to be on board.

Reuters verified footage showing smoke rising from the airport by comparing buildings, lighting structures and tarmac markings with satellite imagery. However, the precise cause of the aircraft fire remains unconfirmed.

Footage from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh appears to show an aircraft destroyed in a Houthi missile attack. https://t.co/VtQOfwFCeZ

— Quick updates (@unseen_updates) October 8, 2026

Reports suggesting the aircraft could be a hull loss have not been supported by an official write-off announcement. Neither the airline nor the authorities have published a detailed assessment establishing whether the aircraft can be repaired.

Saudia separately announced the death of Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami following the incident at King Khalid International Airport. The airline has not established publicly whether he was aboard the damaged aircraft when the fire broke out.

Lufthansa and Indian airlines suspend services

The attacks prompted international airlines to suspend Riyadh services. Lufthansa Group announced a suspension through 16 October, while Air India and Akasa Air cancelled flights through 10 October. IndiGo suspended services through 9 October.

An Air India flight travelling from Delhi to Riyadh returned to the Indian capital on Thursday. The cancellations extended the disruption to connections between Saudi Arabia, Europe and India.

According to Cirium figures cited in the supplied reports, almost half of Riyadh’s scheduled departures had been cancelled by 3:00 pm GMT on Thursday.

Riyadh Airport is closed again. No flights have landed or taken off in the past hour. So far today, 124 flights have been cancelled. https://t.co/oIzLAYAQFO

— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) October 9, 2026

In an update on Friday afternoon, Saudi civil aviation authorities said air traffic at Riyadh airport had returned to normal. Reuters also reported a gradual resumption of flights, including services operated by some Middle Eastern airlines. Airport operations resuming does not necessarily mean suspended international routes have restarted.

Further attacks threatened

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh airport, saying it was responding to Saudi support for Yemen’s internationally recognised government.

The latest fatalities were separate from earlier attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports, which reportedly killed three people and injured 36 others.

The Houthis have threatened further strikes against Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, adding uncertainty for airlines operating in the region.

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De Kleine Schorre was founded in 2001, when growing grapes for quality wine in the Netherlands still attracted scepticism. Its location on Schouwen-Duiveland exposed the vineyard to salty winds and the region’s heavy clay soil. Over the following years, the estate developed its wine production and established a partnership with KLM. The airline began serving its wines in 2006, introducing passengers on international routes to a less familiar wine-producing country.

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Today, the winery supplies wines made from grape varieties including Rivaner, Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc. Passengers can find its wines in World Business Class from September to November, with limited production restricting their availability. “It is an enormous honor for our wine estate to become part of KLM’s miniature house collection,” said Johan van de Velde, owner of De Kleine Schorre. He described the miniature as recognition of the work built up over the estate’s first 25 years. The choice also gives KLM another way to introduce passengers to a Dutch producer whose products they may encounter during their flight.

The winery’s miniature joins a tradition that began in 1952, when KLM started giving passengers small ceramic houses. The blue-and-white models reproduce notable buildings, allowing travellers to take home a small piece of architectural heritage. They contain genever, a traditional Dutch spirit flavoured with juniper, with Bols supplying the filling since the 1990s. Although many models represent Amsterdam buildings, the collection also includes landmarks elsewhere in the Netherlands and beyond.

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Since 1994, the number of houses in the main collection has matched the airline’s age. A new model is unveiled each year on 7 October, KLM’s anniversary. Previous editions have included Villa Rameau in Leiden and Amsterdam’s house on three canals, known as Het Huis aan de Drie Grachten. Zeeland already had two buildings in the collection before the winery’s arrival. These are house No. 6 in Middelburg and house No. 22 in Veere.

Alongside its annual numbered series, KLM also creates special editions. Earlier in 2026, it unveiled a miniature of The New York Historical Museum building to mark 80 years of flights between Amsterdam and New York. Other special models have included Amsterdam’s Royal Palace and the Frans Hals Museum. These editions are separate from the houses normally distributed on flights. Collectors can use the KLM Houses app to record the models they own, add notes and learn about the buildings behind them.

Beyond the miniature house unveiling, the anniversary event also brought news about onboard internet access. KLM announced plans to introduce Starlink’s satellite-based Wi-Fi on intercontinental flights from mid-2027. The airline aims to complete the rollout across its intercontinental fleet by mid-2028. Access will be free for members of Flying Blue, its frequent flyer programme, across all cabin classes. Membership is free, so passengers will not need business class tickets to use the service.

The announcement follows KLM’s introduction of free Wi-Fi on European flights from January 2026. That service uses technology from satellite communications company Viasat and also requires a Flying Blue account. The European rollout began with around half of the aircraft operating those routes equipped for the service. KLM said it would extend coverage to all its Airbus A321neo and Embraer 195-E2 aircraft, alongside selected Boeing 737-800s, in the coming years.

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According to Google’s latest analysis, published on 5 October 2026, the cheapest booking windows vary depending on the destination and time of year. The findings are based on five years of aggregated Google Flights data covering departures from the United States. 

For Thanksgiving, which falls on 26 November this year, domestic airfares tend to reach their lowest levels around 34 days before departure. The most affordable booking window generally falls between 21 and 57 days in advance, making October a particularly good month to secure cheaper tickets.

Christmas travellers, meanwhile, should consider booking even earlier than in previous years. Google’s research found that the lowest fares typically appear 56 days before departure, five days earlier than last year. The best booking window ranges from 33 to 67 days ahead of travel, with late October to mid-November offering the greatest opportunities for savings.

For domestic flights throughout the year, the lowest average prices are generally available 39 days before departure, within a broader window of 22 to 57 days. International flights, however, tend to be cheapest around 89 days in advance, although Google advises travellers to book early rather than wait for potential price reductions. 

Travellers heading to Europe should also plan ahead, as fares typically reach their lowest levels around three months before departure. Those considering Mexico or the Caribbean have slightly more flexibility, with prices tending to bottom out around 43 days before travel, according to Google Flights data.

Beyond booking dates, choosing when to fly can make a significant difference. Google’s findings suggest that travelling during the week rather than at weekends can reduce ticket prices by approximately 14%. Domestic travellers may save as much as 20% compared with those flying on Sundays.

Another way to reduce costs is to consider connecting flights instead of direct services. According to Google, nonstop flights are approximately 20% more expensive on average than itineraries involving a connection. 

However, travellers hoping to save money by purchasing tickets on a particular weekday may be disappointed. Google’s analysis found that the day a flight is booked has little impact on the final price, making travel dates and booking windows more important factors.

The company also recommends using Google Flights’ price-tracking tools to monitor fare changes and compare current prices with historical trends. Travellers with fixed dates are encouraged to book early, while those with more flexibility may benefit from adjusting their departure dates or considering alternative routes.

With the holiday season approaching, Google’s central advice is that travellers should not leave their bookings until the last minute if they want to secure affordable fares.

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The refurbished A380 will retain four cabins across two decks, with 12 First seats, 106 Club World seats, 84 World Traveller Plus seats and 215 World Traveller seats. The Club World cabin will occupy the full upper deck, making it the largest business-class cabin currently announced by an airline. It will be divided into four zones and include Club Kitchens, areas for passengers to spend time away from their seats, and redesigned galleys.

The amount of space dedicated to business class reflects current demand for premium travel experiences alongside airlines’ drive to boost margins and profits-per-passenger in the face of fuel price uncertainty and rising labour costs.

But British Airways is installing new seats across the aircraft too, featuring larger in-flight entertainment screens and revised finishes, while also redesigning stairways and galleys. The updated Club Suite uses the airline’s blue, red and cream colours and adds storage and functional changes informed by customer feedback. Economy seats will be wider and accompanied by upgraded bedding, while premium economy seats will gain privacy wings, larger screens, and new bedding.

The new First suite includes a divider between centre seats that can be opened to create a shared space, along with stowable tables for dining together. Each suite also incorporates a minibar. British products will be showcased. First passengers are already being treated to new bedding introduced in October, as well as sleepwear, slippers, Swaine amenity kits, and Wildsmith skincare products on outbound long-haul flights from London Heathrow. The amenities are due to expand to inbound services over subsequent months.

Changes extend to onboard food and service. First passengers across the long-haul fleet can now enjoy a revised dining format, including a “From the Grill” option with a choice of proteins, sides and sauces, alongside other main courses. British Airways is also rolling out updated First Service Specialist training to cabin crew who work in First.

World Traveller Plus passengers will receive reusable tote-style amenity kits with a moisturising balm, dental kit, socks, and eye mask. These kits, together with new premium-economy bedding and economy bedding, are scheduled for phased introduction across long-haul aircraft during November. Club World amenity kits will be available in four designs by British artists and will contain products from British wellness brand anatomē.

The A380 work forms part of a broader customer-experience investment that includes new aircraft, technology, and operational changes. British Airways has also announced the first phase of a programme to redesign every one of its Heathrow lounges over the coming years. 

Together, the cabin and airport projects indicate that the carrier is directing investment at both the onboard offer and the on-the-ground experience for long-haul passengers. Expected in the coming months, a precise entry-into-service date for the first retrofitted A380 has not yet been confirmed.

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The Doha-based carrier has introduced new connections to Hail in Saudi Arabia, Port Sudan in Sudan and Alexandria in Egypt, while restoring services to Philadelphia in the United States, Helsinki in Finland and Tokyo Haneda in Japan. Two additional destinations, Bogotá in Colombia and Caracas in Venezuela, are scheduled to join the network in November.

From 15 July 2026, we are set to resume flight operations to Helsinki, Finland, and to Tokyo Haneda, Japan. Read more: https://t.co/ZqAOy0qrVq https://t.co/i9m5CJX2BW

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) May 12, 2026

The expansion includes both short-haul regional services and long-haul international connections, strengthening the airline’s operations through Hamad International Airport in Doha.

In the Middle East, Qatar Airways introduced flights to Hail in January, operating three weekly services using Airbus A320 aircraft. The Saudi Arabian city became one of the first additions to the airline’s 2026 schedule.

Port Sudan followed in July, with three weekly Airbus A320 flights connecting the Sudanese coastal city to Doha. In September, the airline also introduced services to Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, initially operating twice a week. Frequencies are expected to increase to daily flights from July 2027.

In North America, Qatar Airways resumed daily flights to Philadelphia in August, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The service restored the airline’s direct connection between Doha and Pennsylvania, replacing the previous operation by American Airlines.

Meanwhile, Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda returned to the airline’s network on 15 July, initially with four weekly flights each. Both routes increased to daily operations from 1 August.

The Helsinki connection is operated using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, providing passengers in Finland with direct access to Doha and onward connections across Qatar Airways’ international network.

In Japan, the return of Tokyo Haneda complements the airline’s existing services to Tokyo Narita, offering travellers an additional option for reaching the Japanese capital.

Looking ahead, Qatar Airways is preparing to launch services to Bogotá and Caracas in November. The two South American capitals will be connected to Doha through a twice-weekly triangular route operated by Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.

The new connections will expand Qatar Airways’ presence in South America, providing additional travel options between the region and destinations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.

The eight routes form part of Qatar Airways’ broader international network development through its Doha hub. As Travel Tomorrow previously reported, the airline plans to serve more than 170 destinations during the 2026–2027 winter season, with nearly 1,800 weekly flights scheduled by December.

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Reducing carbon emissions remains central, alongside preparing for climate change, managing local environmental impacts, reusing resources and protecting nature. Transport, accessibility, staff and local communities also feature in the strategy. “But true sustainability means much more than just addressing carbon,” said Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI Europe. The updated framework reflects the wider pressures facing airports, including energy costs, extreme weather and expectations from passengers and nearby residents. It encourages operators to consider these issues when planning investments and managing their businesses, rather than treating sustainability as a separate reporting task.

A key part of the strategy is a four-stage framework called Comply, Embed, Advance and Pioneer. The first stage focuses on meeting legal requirements and establishing a starting point against which progress can be measured. The second brings sustainability into daily operations and planning, while the third involves more ambitious targets and measurable results. The fourth encourages airports to lead changes across the wider sector. Before choosing actions, operators are advised to assess their environmental and community impacts, alongside external risks to their businesses. They should also consider what passengers, employees, local authorities and shareholders need. An accompanying toolkit helps airports assess their position in each area and track improvements.

For carbon emissions, the strategy sets out actions ranging from measuring energy use to investing in renewable electricity and cleaner vehicles. It also encourages cooperation with airlines and other businesses whose emissions fall outside an airport operator’s direct control. According to ACI Europe, 328 airports now have public net zero roadmaps, covering nearly 83% of European passenger traffic. More than 100 are targeting net zero by 2030 or earlier. However, the sector’s net zero commitment concerns operations under airport control, including fuel use and purchased electricity. It does not mean that flights using those airports are emissions-free.

Climate adaptation receives its own set of actions, recognising that airports must also prepare for floods, heat and storms. Suggested first steps include identifying weather risks, reviewing insurance and updating plans for keeping operations running during disruption. Airports further along are encouraged to assess vulnerable infrastructure and include climate risks in investment decisions. The framework also recommends longer-term adaptation plans as part of airport development. Other sections address noise, air quality, waste and water use, alongside protecting habitats on airport land. For example, the report highlights plans at Eindhoven Airport to reuse terminal materials and collect rainwater for toilets. These illustrate resource management measures already being developed, rather than projects launched by the strategy.

For passengers and staff, the framework recommends clearer public transport information and measures that encourage alternatives to private car journeys. Further actions include working with transport authorities to improve rail and bus connections and developing journey planners. Accessibility recommendations include programmes for people with disabilities that may not be immediately visible. Brussels Airport’s travel planner and virtual walkthroughs feature as existing examples of efforts to improve journeys. The people and community section also covers staff training, wellbeing, local recruitment and engagement with nearby residents. Suggested measures of progress include employee satisfaction, training hours and community satisfaction.

The strategy also sets out guidance for checking results and avoiding greenwashing, meaning environmental claims that are misleading or unsupported. Its suggested performance measures allow airports to track changes across all seven areas. Operators are advised to distinguish actual emissions reductions from carbon offsetting, which involves supporting projects elsewhere to compensate for emissions. The document calls for independent verification before airports describe themselves as carbon neutral. It also recommends that loans and other financing linked to sustainability use specific, measurable targets with clear deadlines.

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The news comes as the ICAO hosts talks to promote new procedures to reduce aviation delays and cancellations, including a new process to allow airlines, airports, and air traffic control to better exchange real-time information, the abandonment of pre-defined flight paths, and reviews of how efficiently airspace is being used.

Dubbed “Airport Collaborative Decision Making” (A-CDM), one part of the process enables decisions like when and how flights take off or land to be made together, which the ICAO claims improves the reliability of flights. It is part of a “Total Airport Management” concept that will see this type of coordination across all airport activities, from baggage and refuelling to passenger movements. 

In addition to publicising the development of coordinated airport activities, an ICAO press release highlights the organisation’s focus on making more space available. The gradual adoption of “free route airspace” will, the agency says, enable pilots to select “the most direct and efficient path rather than following pre-established routes. It describes how entire portions of controlled airspace can be dynamically managed to traffic need following the ATFM “flexible use of airspace” principle.

The agency argues that the implementation of ATFM is already required in many circumstances, and with the goal of ramping up and expanding its general usage, the ICAO has convened stakeholders representing all areas of global aviation operations for international talks to find the way forward.

A top priority, the ICAO says, is ensuring that “every region and airport can accurately measure and manage airspace and airport ‘capacity,’” which is the maximum number of aircraft that can be safely handled during a given time. The agency is also intent on reviewing minimum aircraft separation distances to safely increase the maximum capacity of airspace.

Sustainability and decarbonisation are also on the agenda. The ICAO forecasts that by 2050 international aviation emissions could triple compared to 2015, and notes that in 2022, direct emissions from aviation accounted for 3.8% to 4% of total EU GHG emissions. Aviation generates 13.9% of transport emissions, making it the second biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, after road transport. The European Commission proposed a review of its emissions trading system in July 2026 to improve Europe’s competitiveness and keep it on track for 2040 climate targets.

Addressing delegates at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar said in an opening statement. “Together, we will deliver a truly connected network for air traffic flow management, enabling every flight to operate in a predictable and efficient manner while enhancing safety and sustainability.” He added that “By the end of this week, we should ensure we have coherent and practical plans, working side by side in coordination with our neighbours and partners.”

After the talks’ conclusion on 9 October 2026, the ICAO said it will update its guidance to Member States to help with the rollout of the new procedures.

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As part of the expansion, Lufthansa will resume its seasonal direct service between Frankfurt and Nagoya from 29 March 2027. The route will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, reconnecting the German hub with one of Japan’s major industrial and economic centres.

Flight LH736 will depart Frankfurt at 2:10 pm and arrive in Nagoya at 9:35 am the following day. The return service, LH737, will leave Nagoya at 11:30 am and arrive in Frankfurt at 6:30 pm local time. Nagoya, located in Aichi Prefecture, is a major centre for Japan’s automotive and manufacturing industries and also provides access to destinations including Kyoto.

Lufthansa is also strengthening its connections to Tokyo. From 28 March 2027, the airline will operate a daily seasonal service between Frankfurt and Tokyo-Narita. Flight LH710 will leave Frankfurt at 1:45 pm, arriving in Narita at 9:30 am the following day, while the return LH711 service will depart at 11:20 am and reach Frankfurt at 6:40 pm.

The new Narita connection will complement Lufthansa’s existing daily flights to Tokyo-Haneda from both Frankfurt and Munich. Both the Nagoya and new Tokyo-Narita routes will be operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring Lufthansa’s latest Allegris cabin configuration, with 28 Business Class seats, 28 Premium Economy seats and 231 Economy seats.

“Japan is a key market for the Lufthansa Group, and we are pleased to further strengthen our presence with additional capacity and the resumption of flights to Nagoya,” said Dieter Vranckx, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Group. “Together with our expanded Tokyo services, these investments provide our customers with more travel options and support the continued diversification of our intercontinental network.”

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SWISS will also increase its Japan capacity in summer 2027, offering up to seven weekly flights between Zurich and Tokyo-Narita. Overall, Lufthansa Group hub airlines Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS and ITA Airways will serve four Japanese destinations – Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita, Osaka and Nagoya – with up to 50 weekly flights.

The expansion represents a notable increase compared with current operations. According to AeroTime, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS and ITA Airways operated around 39 flights between Europe and Japan during the week from 28 September to 4 October 2026.

Passengers will also have additional connections through Lufthansa Group’s joint venture partner ANA, providing onward travel options within Japan and beyond. The new summer 2027 flights are already available for booking.

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Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a Cuba-born permanent legal resident of the U.S., touched down at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Sunday 4 October after a World Atlantic Flight 503 from Havana. Upon arrival, the traveller was selected for secondary inspection as per a Homeland Security Investigations criminal report.

When Castillo was given a Customs Entry Declaration form to fill out, he mentioned he was travelling with one carry-on bag and one fanny pack. He also declared that he was not bringing any animals or wildlife into the country before signing the document.

However, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers who were present at the time, the man seemed nervous. Moreover, there was an ‘unexplained bulge’ in his pelvic area, leading the officers to escort him to a private area for a pat-down.

During the search, it became clear that Castillo was indeed hiding something in his underwear. As per the report, he had sewn six plastic tubes, all wrapped in tape, into black pockets in his underpants. The openings of the bottles were covered with black mesh, allowing for some airflow.

Inside the bottles, they discovered no less than 10 live birds. Eight of the animals turned out to be yellow-faced grassquits, while two were blue grosbeaks.

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According to Birds of the World, “the yellow-faced grassquit is a small greyish-green finch that occurs from southeastern Mexico south to northern South America, and throughout the Greater Antilles. It is a common species that occurs in open grassy fields, pastures, roadsides, and clearings. Grassquits often travel in loose flocks, sometimes associating with other species, and primarily forage on grass seeds.”

The blue grosbeak, on the other hand, is described as “a large bunting of the southern forest edge, often seen singing from roadside wires and tree tops. Although widespread throughout its breeding range, it is generally scarce and virtually all aspects of its biology are poorly known, perhaps owing in part to its low numbers. Little is known about populations that breed in Mexico and Central America, and even less about northern populations on their wintering grounds.” The North American songbird is also protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, making its transportation illegal without a permit.

Upon discovery, Castillo stated that all 10 birds were meant for personal use. Afterwards, he invoked his right to remain silent. He was then charged with smuggling wildlife by federal investigators because he failed to submit the required declaration forms and did not secure the required clearance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Following the charge, Castillo appeared at the Miami federal court, according to magazine PEOPLE, where he was released on a $25,000 personal surety bond. His arraignment has been set for 26 October 2026.

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The disruption comes amid nationwide union action, with employees of ground handling company Alyzia set to take part. Brussels Airport confirmed that several flights would be cancelled due to the action, although it did not officially specify the total number. Belgian media reported that around 140 arrivals and departures are expected to be affected.

Alyzia provides ground handling services for several major airlines operating at Brussels Airport, including Brussels Airlines. Its activities include baggage handling, ramp operations, aircraft cleaning, de-icing and the transport of cargo and mail. According to Brussels Airport, the company is expected to operate with limited staffing on Friday.

#unionaction 9 October Due to limited staffing at ground handler Alyzia, approximately half of the flights handled by them are expected to operate as planned. Passengers whose flight is cancelled will be contacted by their airline with more information. We apologise for the inconvenience.

— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) October 6, 2026

Brussels Airlines is expected to be particularly affected, with around 40% of its scheduled flights impacted. The carrier stressed that it is not involved in the industrial action and said the disruption would affect the travel plans of thousands of passengers.

“We regret that this is already the third time this year that our flight schedule has been seriously disrupted by industrial action taken by external parties,” Brussels Airlines said, adding that the action would also have a significant financial impact on the company.

Passengers whose flights are affected will be contacted by Brussels Airlines to arrange alternative travel. The airline has also advised customers to check their flight status through the “My Booking” section of its website before travelling.

The disruption coincides with trade union demonstrations planned in Brussels on Friday. The socialist ABVV-FGTB union is organising a national demonstration, while the Christian ACV-CSC union is expected to march to the headquarters of Belgium’s federal governing parties.

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The unions are protesting against measures introduced by Belgium’s federal government. ACV-CSC has argued that government policies are placing additional pressure on households while failing to sufficiently address the country’s public deficit. The unions have also called for changes to government policy on issues including wage indexation, VAT and working time.

Friday’s cancellations add to a series of labour-related disruptions affecting Brussels Airport this year. Reuters reported that the latest cancellations are directly linked to Alyzia employees joining the nationwide action, with the disruption expected to affect travellers throughout the day.

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