Cyberattack on European Airports: Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin Cancel Flights.

Cyberattack on European Airports

According to The Sun: Large airports in the UK and Europe have suffered a dangerous cyberattack that led to flight delays and cancellations.

Reports indicate that the attack targeted check-in and boarding systems, causing serious issues at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports.

Chris Eades- The Sun Chaos at Heathrow Airport in the morning due to the cyberattack PA People in line at Heathrow Airport Reuters Travelers waiting at Brussels Airport

According to information, the attack hacked automated systems, rendering them non-functional.

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Flight Situation

Airport staff had to revert to manual check-in and boarding procedures, causing significant delays and cancellations.

“This has a major impact on flight schedules and will unfortunately lead to delays and cancellations,” the operating company stated in a message on its website.

As of the time of the attack, at least 10 flights had been canceled from Brussels Airport, and another 17 flights were delayed by more than an hour.

Passengers planning to travel today are advised to arrive early to avoid delays during check-in.

Authorities strongly recommend arriving two hours before flights within the Schengen zone and three hours for flights outside the zone.

AP People at Berlin Airport

Heathrow Airport, the largest in Europe, also warned of delays due to a “technical issue” with a third-party supplier.

“Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems to several airlines around the world, is experiencing a technical issue that may lead to delays for departing passengers,” a Heathrow spokesperson noted.

Berlin Airport also reported: “Due to a technical issue with a system supplier operating across Europe, there are longer wait times during check-in. We are working on a swift resolution.”

RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, confirmed that it is aware of software cybersecurity issues.

“We are actively working on resolving the issue and restoring full functionality for our clients as soon as possible,” RTX stated.

Getty London Heathrow Airport reports a cyberattack Reuters The attack forced airlines to cancel flights (illustrative image) The situation with the cyberattack on airports poses a serious threat to the security of air transportation in Europe. Passengers are facing significant inconveniences as delays and cancellations affect their plans. Authorities and airport operators are working to restore normal operations; however, the risks remain. This event underscores the importance of cybersecurity in the modern world and the need for proper protection of aviation infrastructure.