Brussels Environment issued 63 citations in May for aviation infractions over Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, as confirmed by the Brussels municipality on Wednesday. This unprecedented action is the first of its kind since the installation of a noise meter in 2017, aimed at monitoring aircraft noise levels
The surcharge, which varies between €1 and €72, will be imposed on all flights sold and operated by Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings. This new charge affects flights departing from the 27 EU countries, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland
This unrest, primarily centered around disputes over staff pay and working conditions, saw pilots initiating strike action in January, followed by a three-day strike by cabin crew in February
According to SETCa, if no resolution is achieved, passengers should brace themselves for further disruptions as the union plans to initiate four-day strike blocks sporadically, occurring one or two times a month
