Approximately 100 flights have been cancelled at Brussels Airport on Friday, 9 October 2026, due to a nationwide strike by ground handlers in Belgium. Brussels Airport confirmed to The Independent that these cancellations are directly linked to the strike action affecting ground operations.
The strike has led to widespread flight cancellations at Brussels Airport throughout 9 October. Ground handling staff participating in the national strike are causing the disruption, resulting in the affected flights being cancelled for the day.
