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Passenger arriving from Charleroi at Palma de Mallorca caught with 109 cocaine packets inside his body

Spanish authorities intercepted a 46-year-old Nigerian man at Palma de Mallorca Airport after discovering 109 packets of suspected cocaine concealed inside his body. The passenger arrived from Brussels South Charleroi Airport on the night of 6 September on Ryanair flight FR7831 operated by Lauda Europe Boeing 737-800 registered 9H-LOR. Acting on advance intelligence, officers from […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban11 Sept

Athens, Trapani and Podgorica top Ryanair’s Belgian summer destinations

Ryanair has named Athens, Trapani and Podgorica as its three most popular destinations among Belgian passengers during summer 2026. Athens is served from both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport, while the routes to Trapani in Sicily and Podgorica in Montenegro operate from Charleroi. The airline highlighted Athens as a leading city-break destination, Trapani […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban26 Aug

Air traffic controllers file strike notice at Charleroi Airport

Air traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport have filed a strike notice that is due to take effect on 12 August, Belgian air navigation service provider Skeyes confirmed on Thursday. According to Skeyes, the industrial action stems from a demand by the unions representing air traffic controllers at Charleroi for a 60% increase in […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban30 Jul

Unions raise concerns as Charleroi Airport confirms months-long 2028 closure

The confirmation of our information that Brussels South Charleroi Airport will close completely for several months in the second half of 2028 to allow the reconstruction of its only runway has prompted concern from staff representatives, who fear the long-term impact on jobs and airline operations. Trade union SETCa questioned the Walloon government’s strategy for […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jul

Wallonia and Charleroi Airport seek to limit impact of Ryanair cuts and diversify airline base

The Walloon government and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) have responded to Ryanair’s decision to remove five based aircraft and cut two million seats from its Belgian network from the Winter 2026 and Summer 2027 schedules, following the federal government’s increase in the passenger departure tax. Walloon Minister-President Adrien Dolimont said Ryanair’s latest move once […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

Ryanair to cut 2 million seats in Belgium over aviation tax increase

Ryanair has announced plans to remove five aircraft from its base at Brussels South Charleroi Airport and cut two million seats from its Belgian network for the Winter 2026 and Summer 2027 seasons, blaming the federal government’s decision to increase the country’s aviation tax. The move follows the Belgian government’s confirmation that the aviation tax […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

Belgian Trappist beer gift pack featuring all five breweries launches at major travel hubs

Travellers departing Belgium can now take home a unique Belgian souvenir: a gift pack bringing together beers from all five recognised Belgian Trappist breweries for the first time. Available at Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport and the Brussels-South Eurostar terminal, the “100% Belgian, 100% Trappist” box contains five iconic beers: Chimay Bleue Orval Rochefort […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

Sunweb adds Ryanair to airline partners, expanding departures from Charleroi and Liège

Sunweb Group has partnered with Ryanair, enabling customers to book package holidays with departures from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and, via cooperation with airBaltic, Liège Airport. The agreement expands Sunweb’s network alongside existing airline partners such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia. By relying on third-party airlines rather than operating its own fleet, the Dutch tour […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban14 Jul

Brussels South Charleroi Airport faces 11-week closure in 2028 for major runway reconstruction

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is preparing for what is expected to be an unprecedented 11-week closure in 2028 as its sole runway undergoes a complete reconstruction, a project that will temporarily bring commercial flight operations to a standstill. The airport has not yet announced the exact dates of the closure, but the extensive works […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban12 Jul

Charleroi Airport loses two of its three Airport Express bus links

Travellers heading to Brussels South Charleroi Airport from today face fewer public transport options after Walloon public transport operator TEC discontinued two of its three Airport Express bus services. The A2 route from Fleurus railway station and the A3 route from Luttre railway station were withdrawn on 4 July after failing to attract sufficient passenger […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban4 Jul