A national strike on Friday, October 9, 2026, involving ground handling staff at Brussels Airport will cause the cancellation of approximately 140 flights. The disruption will impact 21 airlines and includes routes to and from the United Kingdom.
Ground Handling Companies Status During Strike
The strike action involves Alyzia, the ground handling company whose personnel will participate in the walkout. About half of the flights managed by Alyzia at Brussels Airport are expected to be canceled. In contrast, Aviapartner, another ground handling operator at the airport, will maintain normal operations unaffected by the strike.
Cause of Flight Disruptions
The cancellations arise from a nationwide strike involving Alyzia ground handling staff
at Brussels Airport. The industrial action will prevent Alyzia personnel from supporting airline ground operations, leading to widespread flight cancellations on the day.
Passenger Impact and Affected Routes
Passengers with scheduled flights at Brussels Airport on October 9 will face cancellations due to the strike. Among the affected routes are services between Brussels and the United Kingdom, disrupting travel plans for those flying to or from the UK on that date.
Official Information from Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport officially confirmed the strike and anticipated flight cancellations but did not specify the number of affected flights. A spokesperson for the airport was not immediately available to verify the scale of the
cancellations or provide additional details.
