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UK issues travel warning as 12 May Belgian strike threatens major flight cancellations
The FCDO and Brussels Airport warn that a national strike planned for 12 May 2026 could force widespread flight cancellations and disrupt all Belgian public transport. Companies with travellers or assignees in Belgium should activate contingency plans, secure flexible tickets and budget for potential accommodation and overtime costs.
Belgium revises global visa handling fees and phases out cash payments
Belgium’s foreign ministry published a new visa-fee table on 1 May 2026, raising Schengen C-visa costs to €90 and long-stay D-visa fees to €180 while confirming a global shift to electronic payments at consular windows. The update affects all business travellers, students and transferees heading to Belgium and requires mobility budgets and pre-departure checklists to be revised.