National strike in Belgium on 13 February 2019

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Re: National strike in Belgium on 13 February 2019

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Stij wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 08:05
sn26567 wrote: 11 Feb 2019, 17:06
Stij wrote: 11 Feb 2019, 15:46 Mr. Descheemaeker, CEO of Brussels Airport, complains in the press that his company (and the rest of the economy) will loose a lot of money because of the strike.
The CEO of Brussels Airport is Arnaud Feist. Mr Descheemaeker is the politically appointed Chairman of the Board. And yes, his political views may differ from those of the real manager of the airport. But he is (fortunately) not in charge of the day-to-day operation of the airport.
I stand corrected, but as a Chairman of the Board he has to take care of all the key stake-holders... not just his share-holders. That is according to good modern governance guidelines, I doubt Brussels Airport always follows them.... politics...

Cheers,

Stij
This political person has a history of controverse and not really an impressive business record in management matters.

The other thing is: strike is very well announced ; losses will not be that big as he says.
Some people will just come earlier or later.

BRU has bigger problems than this one day strike.
Growth figures are positive, but hey, look at Vienna, Lisbon, Stockholm,..

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Skeyes announced one hour ago to close the entire Belgian airspace as from 22.00 tonight.
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Re: National strike in Belgium on 13 February 2019

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Despite all the efforts made by the skeyes management, there is no certainty about the number of staff in a limited number of key posts. Therefore, skeyes is forced not to allow air traffic between Tuesday 12 Feb 10 PM local time and Wednesday 13 Feb 10 PM
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So after all, it was the right decision from the TUI and the LH/SN desks.

Imagine LH/SN would only now start to reschedule 16.000 pax...

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Re: National strike in Belgium on 13 February 2019

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What about the SN return flights from US, Africa,and some european overnight?

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sn26567 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 16:59 Despite all the efforts made by the skeyes management, there is no certainty about the number of staff in a limited number of key posts. Therefore, skeyes is forced not to allow air traffic between Tuesday 12 Feb 10 PM local time and Wednesday 13 Feb 10 PM
https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-c ... 4500-feet/

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Bel33 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 17:13 What about the SN return flights from US, Africa,and some european overnight?
Tomorrow morning, not a single long-haul flight will land at Brussels Airport. Tomorrow evening, some long-haul flights are scheduled. More information: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/luft ... t-program/

Most of the European flights will stay in outstations to guarantee the morning flights back from outstations on Thursday.

You can check www.brusselsairlines.com

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Regarding Ukrainian Airlines and other non-EU-carriers: EU-Rule 261/2004 also applies for flights out of Brussels by non-EU-carriers. For inbound flights into Brussels by non-EU-carriers, local legislation from the country of departure applies.

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Re: National strike in Belgium on 13 February 2019

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Seriously??
No certainty about the number of staff showing up tomorrow?
These guys deserve a gold medal!

Recruitment has to start: we are looking for:
- People who agree to work for 5000€ or more after tax
- 35 hours per week (steal a few each day as you gonna leave early)
- call sick as much as you wish, just advise your employer one hour before your shift starts. Don't bring a sick note, it's not needed if it's for one day: take it easy.
- expect good money each Sunday you work, extra hours for free each night you work (you can sleep at work, don't worry), extra money when you are recalled (but you don't have to answer your phone if you don't feel like working more than planned)
- you will have a lot of responsibilities but peaks last less than one hour each morning and each evening so there is good chance you are on break at that time. But don't worry we will never assess your performance and if you don't work properly, it's fine too.
BUT please say if you come to work on a strike day because you might annoy a few thousands of people who have nothing to do with what you are striking for.
We hope to have lots of candidates. Thank you
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luchtzak wrote: 11 Feb 2019, 21:24
Porkchop wrote: 11 Feb 2019, 21:18 I think it's a bit ridiculous...

My flight PS148 is still scheduled 13/02 from BRU @05:50 in the morning. I have no idea if I should order parking for the +10 days I'm gone. I can just imagine: order long term parking, going there, flight is cancelled ... I have to drive out from the parking then which makes the ticket invalid.
Can't you ask Ukraine International for a rebooking to day -1 or +1, to be honest I don't think there will be much flying anyway ....
How does Ukraine International responds to the closure of Belgian airspace ?

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This is absolutely a disgrace.
Despite willingness from handlers, security and airport personnel to work they are forced in to this strike by these people that think that they are better than everyone.

Should be straight forward to advise your employer if you will work yes or no? or are we missing something?

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How about air traffic control for governmental flights, medical flights and VIP flights ?

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Same as usual: emergencies and medical (urgent) flights are handled. Not the others (government or VIP).


A0528/19
From:12 FEB 19 21:00 Till:13 FEB 19 21:00
Text:DUE TO PARTICIPATION TO NATIONAL STRIKE BRUSSELS FIC CLSD. IN CASE OF URGENCY FIS AVBL FM BRUSSELS ACC.

Shame!

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Due to the general #strike in #Belgium, the following flights have been cancelled: IB3208 (12feb), IB3207, IB3206, IB3203, IB3214, IB3205 (13feb). We’ve informed all passengers about the fare flexibility via SMS/email. For further assistance, please ☎️ Serviberia / Travel agency.

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Re: National strike in Belgium on 13 February 2019

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British Airways have *not* cancelled the last arrival tomorrow from London - BA404 due 2220.

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traveller42 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 18:02 British Airways have *not* cancelled the last arrival tomorrow from London - BA404 due 2220.
Welcome to Aviation24.be, traveller42. Thanks for the information.

If BA404 is short on fuel, it will be considered as an emergency and ATC will handle it ;)
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luchtzak wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 17:40 How about air traffic control for governmental flights, medical flights and VIP flights ?
A0535/19
From:12 FEB 19 21:00 Till:13 FEB 19 21:00
Text:DUE TO PARTICIPATION TO NATIONAL STRIKE NO ATS PROVIDED BY BRUSSELS ACC EXCEPT FOR HUM, EMERG, SAR FLT AND FLT TRANSPORTING LIFE ORGANS. EMERG FREQ ARE WATCHED.

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traveller42 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 18:02 British Airways have *not* cancelled the last arrival tomorrow from London - BA404 due 2220.
That’s because the air traffic control disruption will only last until 22:00

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luchtzak wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 18:33
traveller42 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 18:02 British Airways have *not* cancelled the last arrival tomorrow from London - BA404 due 2220.
That’s because the air traffic control disruption will only last until 22:00
So does this mean flights will have to wait outside Belgian airspace until 2200 and then form a queue to land?

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traveller42 wrote: 12 Feb 2019, 18:46
So does this mean flights will have to wait outside Belgian airspace until 2200 and then form a queue to land?
I guess there will be flow restrictions implemented in order to avoid such an accumulation of traffic !

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