More than 140 flights are expected to be cancelled at Brussels Airport on Friday, October 7, 2026, due to a nationwide strike in Belgium. The strike involves staff at Alyzia, a ground handling company operating at the airport.
The airport confirmed that several flights will be cancelled but did not specify the exact number of affected departures. Belgian media have reported the cancellation figure as at least 140 flights, indicating widespread disruption to scheduled operations.
Passengers traveling through Brussels Airport on October 7 are advised to anticipate cancellations and verify the status of their flights before arriving at the airport.
The ongoing strike poses significant disruption to flights across the day due to workforce participation from the ground handling sector, especially Alyzia personnel.
