Hackers disrupted check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg to operate manually.
Brussels Airport Faces Flight Chaos
Brussels confirmed the attack hit its service provider, not airlines directly.
Officials canceled nine flights, diverted four, and delayed 15 by at least an hour.
Spokesperson Ihsane Chioua Lekhli advised only confirmed passengers to arrive.
Sunday flights will see half of departures canceled to prevent long queues and late disruptions.
Collins Aerospace Acknowledges System Breach
Collins Aerospace reported a “cyber-related disruption” at select airports.
The software usually enables passengers to check in, print boarding passes, and tag bags automatically.
Berlin and Heathrow Handle Disruptions
Berlin Brandenburg cut connections to affected systems, warning of longer check-in and boarding times.
London Heathrow reported no cancellations and described effects as minimal.
The incident exposed vulnerabilities in Europe’s airport technology infrastructure.
