Charleroi air traffic controllers strike; ministers trade blame over dispute

Air traffic controllers at Charleroi Airport activated a strike after Monday's conciliation failed, prompting federal Mobility Minister Jean-Luc Crucke to defer to Walloon Minister Cécile Neven, who had earlier called on Skeyes and Crucke to resume dialogue. The dispute's jurisdiction is contested between federal and regional authorities, leaving the strike's duration and impact uncertain. This disrupts operations at Belgium's second-largest airport, affecting regional connectivity and airline schedules.