The designated operator of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Royal Mail, would like to advise that normal operations have been restored and all import and export functions have resumed according to the usual schedule
The designated operator of Belgium, bpost informs that the major Belgian trade unions have called a 24-hour interprofessional strike, commencing at 00.01 CET (UTC+1) on Monday, 31 March 2025.
This industrial action is expected to affect various sectors and industries across the country, including the delivery of letter post and parcel post, and bpost’s domestic and international logistics network. The strike will also involve ground handlers and other airport and airline personnel.
Therefore, disruption and delays are to be expected in the handling of inbound and outbound airmail dispatches at Brussels Airport.
The following European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments.
The following non-European public holidays may lead to delays in the processing and delivery of your shipments:
Aviation workers join nationwide transport strike across airports in Italy: Media sources indicated that aviation workers planned to join the nationwide transport sector strike across airports in Italy. Ground handlers, pilots and general airport personnel reportedly announced a strike between 00:01 and 23:59local time on March 24. Minimum guaranteed services will be maintained between 07:00 and 10:00, as well as, between 18:00 and 21:00 local time on the same day. Delays and cancellations of flight services are to be expected.
Union threatens with 6-day strike at Barcelona International Airport: Media sources reported that the UGT union has threatened to launch a 6-day strike against aircraft handling company, Groundforce BCN, at Barcelona International Airport in Spain over working conditions. Negotiations between the company and the union are scheduled for March 18. If no agreement is reached, the strikes are expected to take place on March 21, 23, 28 and 30 and April 4 and 6. Disruptions to flight operations are to be expected if the strike materializes.
