Brussels Airport Cancels All November 26 Departures Amid Nationwide Strike

Airbus A330-343 OO-SFG Brussels Airlines at Brussels Airport, BelgiumAirbus A330-343 OO-SFG Brussels Airlines at Brussels Airport, Belgium | Rob Vogelaar

Aviation News – Brussels Airport announced on Wednesday that all flight departures scheduled for November 26 have been cancelled as a nationwide strike is set to disrupt security and handling operations.

The airport confirmed that part of its security and ground handling staff will join the industrial action, prompting a full halt to outbound flights and raising the possibility of additional cancellations for arriving services. Public transportation to and from the airport is also expected to face major disruptions on the day of the strike.

The strike is expected to significantly affect airport operations, as security screening and aircraft handling are essential for safe and timely departures. With staffing compromised, the airport said cancelling departures in advance offers airlines and passengers clarity and avoids last-minute chaos.