Ryanair warns of flight cancellations in Brussels as passengers given options of 'refund or reroute'

The ongoing industrial action has forced the cancellation of all departures from the major European hub, leaving many stranded and scrambling for alternative arrangements.

Ryanair, a major operator at the airport, has been forced to cancel several flights to the UK.

Among those affected are flights FR5328 and FR3223 to Manchester, FR7323 to Edinburgh, and FR3239 to Manchester, leaving British holidaymakers stranded on the continent.

The airline stated on its website: "Passengers affected by these cancellations have been notified of their options of reroute or refund via email."

Whilst outbound flights have been affected, Ryanair confirmed that arriving flights to Brussels South Charleroi will operate as scheduled.

The airline also issued an apology for the inconvenience caused by the strike action.

It has taken steps to inform affected travellers of their options in light of the cancellations.

Passengers affected by the cancellations have been notified via email of their options to rebook or receive a refund. Ryanair has issued an apology for the inconvenience caused by the strike.

"Due to another security staff strike at Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) Airport, we have been forced to cancel a number of flights departing this airport on Tues 22 Oct," the airline said.

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"Flights arriving in Brussels South Charleroi are unaffected by the strike and will operate as scheduled.

"Passengers affected by these cancellations have been notified of their options of reroute or refund via email.

"Ryanair sincerely apologises to affected passengers for any inconvenience as a result of this strike, which is beyond Ryanair's control," the airline stated.

Ryanair expressed hope that normal services would resume from October 23, but the ongoing nature of the industrial action leaves uncertainty for travellers in the coming days.