Hackers struck check-in and boarding systems, forcing Brussels, Berlin, and Heathrow airports to switch to manual operations.
Airports Battle Major Travel Disruptions
Brussels Airport confirmed the Friday night attack on its service provider disrupted systems at multiple European hubs.
Officials said airlines were not directly targeted, but the compromised systems powered check-in, boarding passes, and baggage tags.
Collins Aerospace admitted a “cyber-related disruption” affected its software at selected global airports.
Brussels Faces Cancellations and Chaos
Brussels Airport reported nine cancelled flights, four diversions, and at least 15 delays exceeding one hour on Saturday.
Officials later announced half of Sunday’s departures would also be scrapped to reduce overcrowding and late cancellations.
The airport expected 35,000 passengers on Saturday and urged travelers to arrive only with confirmed flights.
Berlin and London Report Lighter Impact
Berlin Brandenburg avoided cancellations but warned travelers of longer queues and delays during manual check-ins.
Airport operators disconnected links to compromised systems to limit the attack’s impact.
London Heathrow described its disruptions as “minimal” and confirmed no cancelled flights despite system interruptions.
