A nationwide strike scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, will disrupt operations at Brussels Airport, with ground handling company Alyzia’s staff participating in the industrial action. The airport announced the strike and its expected effects on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Operations by the other ground handling company, Aviapartner, will remain unaffected during the strike.
Estimated Flight Cancellations and Airlines Impacted
Approximately 140 flights are expected to be cancelled on October 9, 2026, representing about half of the flights handled by Alyzia at Brussels Airport. These cancellations will impact 21 airlines operating at the airport. The scale of flight cancellations significantly affects the schedules of carriers served
by Alyzia, while those using Aviapartner ground handling services anticipate normal operations.
Cause of Strike and Operational Disruptions
The cancellations result from an industrial action involving Alyzia’s ground handling staff taking part in a nationwide strike on October 9, 2026. Ground handling is a critical component of airport function, and the strike’s effect on Alyzia’s operations will directly disrupt passenger flight schedules at Brussels Airport, an important European hub located in Belgium.
Official Announcements and Confirmations
Brussels Airport formally announced on October 6 that several flights would be cancelled on October 9 due to the strike action by Alyzia staff. Belgian media have reported the figure of approximately 140 cancelled
flights. However, a spokesperson for the airport was not immediately available to confirm that exact number.
