Brussels Airport announced on October 6 that several flights scheduled for October 7, 2026, will be cancelled due to a nationwide strike affecting Belgium. The airport confirmed cancellations would occur but did not specify the number of flights impacted.
Alyzia Ground Staff Join Strike Leading to Mass Cancellations
Staff at Alyzia, a ground handling company operating at Brussels Airport, are participating in the strike set for October 7. Belgian media outlets reported that at least 140 flights were expected to be cancelled at the airport as a result of the industrial action involving Alyzia employees.
Passenger Disruptions Due to Flight Cancellations on October 7
The cancellation of approximately 140 flights will directly affect passengers traveling through Brussels Airport
on October 7. Although the airport disclosed the planned cancellations on October 6, no official spokesperson provided a precise breakdown of the flights affected.
