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Brussels Airport has announced the cancellation of flights on May 12, 2026, due to a nation-wide strike.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe disruption is expected to\u00a0impact\u00a0thousands of passengers\u00a0due to limited flight operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brussels Airport is bracing to face a major travel disruption due to an upcoming nationwide strike against government policies on May 12, 2026, in Belgium. The airport has announced that a large number of flights will be cancelled, with operations running on limited staffing. Further, the airport has also warned that this can also have an impact on arriving flights.<\/p>\n
Also, read about why Europe\u2019s summer flights are at risk<\/a>.<\/p>\n How will the strike disrupt flights at Brussels Airport?<\/p>\n #UnionAction<\/a> 12 May \u26a0\ufe0f Part of the departing flights will unfortunately be cancelled due to expected limited staffing. This may also impact some arriving flights. Public transport to\/from #BrusselsAirport<\/a> will be affected as well. We apologise for the inconvenience. \u27a1\ufe0f More info:\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/o5Da6UqjTm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n According to The Brussels Times<\/a>, around half of all scheduled flights will be cancelled from Brussels Airport on May 12, 2026, and nearly 60,000 passengers could be affected on this day. The airport has announced that airlines will contact passengers in the upcoming days to share details about their flights.<\/p>\n Regular operations at Brussels Airport, like security screening, check-in, and ground-handling services, are likely to face staff shortages. Arriving flights may operate normally but could experience delays and baggage issues. The airport\u2019s official website has warned that the strike may disrupt public transport and has advised passengers to check for updates from authorities or official channels.<\/p>\n What is the strike about?<\/p>\n The nationwide strike is part of a broader protest of the country\u2019s three trade unions (Christian ACV, ABVV and ACLVB) against the Belgian government\u2019s economic and social policies. According to Euronews<\/a>, this will be the ninth strike, which will impact flight operations at Brussels Airport since the start of 2025.<\/p>\n (Feature image credit: GR Mottez\/Unsplash)<\/p>\n Related |\u00a0Travel Alert: Fuel Price Surge Forces Lufthansa To Cancel 20,000 Flights<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nConcerns, including increasing retirement age, wage pressures, and proposed policy reforms, remain at the centre of the strike.
\nWorkers across multiple sectors, including transport, security, and public services, are expected to participate.
\nAs essential airport services rely heavily on these sectors, the industrial action is set to disrupt flight operations at Brussels Airport.<\/p>\n
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