Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Major European Airports

A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in and boarding systems, has disrupted operations at several major European airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, affected electronic systems, forcing a switch to manual check-in and baggage drop procedures. As a result, passengers faced significant delays and flight cancellations.

RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, confirmed a "cyber-related disruption" to its software at select airports but did not specify the impacted locations. The company stated that the impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations. They are actively working to resolve the issue and restore full functionality as quickly as possible.

Brussels Airport reported that the attack rendered automated systems inoperable, allowing only manual check-in and boarding procedures. This has had a large impact on the flight schedule, causing delays and cancellations. The service provider is actively working on the issue and trying to resolve the problem as quickly ... . Berlin Airport also reported longer waiting times at check-in due to the technical issue and is working on a quick solution.

Passengers with flights scheduled for Saturday were advised by ... . Frankfurt Airport, Germany's largest, and Zurich Airport reported that they were not affected by the cyberattack. EasyJet stated that it was currently operating as normal ... . Other major airlines, including Ryanair and British Airways owner IAG, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.