Cybercriminals hit check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg, and London Heathrow to process passengers manually.
Brussels Faces Flight Disruptions and Cancellations
Brussels Airport reported nine canceled flights, four diversions, and 15 delays of at least an hour.
Officials advised only confirmed passengers to travel as 35,000 expected departures approached.
The airport planned to cancel half of Sunday departures to reduce long queues and late cancellations.
Collins Aerospace Confirms Software Interruption
Collins Aerospace acknowledged a “cyber-related disruption” affected its global check-in and boarding systems at selected airports.
Passengers typically use the software to print boarding passes, bag tags, and self-check in.
Berlin and London Manage Delays Efficiently
Berlin Brandenburg warned of longer lines but avoided flight cancellations by cutting system connections.
Heathrow maintained operations with minimal disruptions despite the attack.
The event revealed risks to Europe’s airport infrastructure from coordinated cyberattacks.
