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Brussels Airport may cancel half of flights May 12 over national strike disruption
International
Published on 29 April 2026
Security staff strike could slash departures fast
Brussels Airport says about half of departing flights could be cancelled on May 12 due to a national trade union demonstration against federal government policies. The airport expects security and ground handling staff participation to disrupt operations, prompting airlines to cut departures to maintain safety and manage passenger flow. Travelers are advised to expect delays and plan alternatives.
- Around half of departures may be cancelled on May 12
- A national union demonstration against federal policies is behind it
- Security and ground staff participation could disrupt operations
- Airlines will reduce flights to manage safety and passenger flow
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