Brussels Airport cancels all departing flights on 26 Nov as national strike begins

Brussels Airport will cancel all departing passenger flights on 26 November 2025 after Belgian trade unions called a national, three‑day strike; the airport said arrivals may also be limited, warning the action could cause widespread disruption to schedules and connecting services.

Discovered 2025-11-19T09:12:43.339942-08:00 | 2025-11-19T09:12:43.339942-08:00

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  • All departing passenger flights at Brussels Airport are cancelled on 26 November 2025 and the strike is set to last three days; arrivals may also be limited, forcing carriers and ground handlers to replan schedules and operations — see the earlier coverage of a nationwide general strike in Belgium for context.
  • The action follows other major operational interruptions at BRU, including a complete shutdown after multiple drone sightings, underlining how single‑site events can produce network knock‑on effects.
  • Coordinated transport stoppages in Europe have previously produced mass cancellations and forced carriers to activate contingency plans — see recent coverage of nationwide transport strikes in Italy for regional precedent.

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