Brussels Airport in Belgium is preparing for significant disruptions on May 12, as it anticipates that approximately 50% of its departing flights will be cancelled due to a national strike organized by trade unions. The strike aims to protest against federal government policies and will involve participation from critical airport staff, including security and ground handling personnel. In response, the airport is coordinating with airlines to reduce the number of departing flights to ensure safety and manage passenger flow. Despite these efforts, the airport expects a major impact on departures, although arriving flights may experience limited disruption. This upcoming demonstration marks the ninth instance since the beginning of 2025 where air traffic at Brussels Airport has been affected by similar union-led actions, highlighting ongoing challenges in the aviation sector due to staff participation in strikes.