Ryanair to suspend Charleroi flights

Ryanair has suspended all flights from its hub at Charleroi near Brussels from November 12th because it wants a guarantee there…

Ryanair has suspended all flights from its hub at Charleroi near Brussels from November 12th because it wants a guarantee there will be no more wildcat strikes, a  statement on its website said.

The airport was paralysed by a strike on the weekend of 15th to 17th June.

"Ryanair is determined to assure flights only if the company receives assurance that any future strike will not block the international airport. An emergency plan must be put in place," the statement said.

Charleroi airport said it was in talks with the company to find a solution.

"We have increased our contacts and initiatives to find a quick and favourable response to the demands of Ryanair," said Pierre Fernemont, spokesman for the airport.

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