Cyberattack Disrupts Europe's Major Airports' Check-In Systems
A cyberattack on check-in and boarding systems led to significant delays at several major European airports, including Brussels and London's Heathrow. The incident interrupted systems managed by Collins Aerospace, affecting passenger processing and flight schedules. Travellers were advised to review flight statuses with expected inconvenience.
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Air traffic was disrupted at several major European airports following a cyberattack on check-in and boarding systems, causing significant delays over the weekend. The Brussels Airport reported manual check-in procedures due to the attack, which impacted several airlines and flights across Europe.
The incident began on Friday night, targeting a service provider utilized by many airports, including Berlin's Brandenburg Airport, which cut system connections in response. London Heathrow, one of Europe's busiest airports, was also affected, citing technical problems with a key service provider as the reason for the interruptions.
Collins Aerospace, the technology firm behind the systems, is currently investigating the issues. Despite the widespread chaos, Paris airports remained unaffected. Airports are urging passengers to verify their flight schedules and have expressed apologies for the disruptions.
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