Hackers struck check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg airports to switch to manual systems.
Brussels Airport Cancels Flights Amid Chaos
Brussels Airport confirmed the cyberattack hit its service provider, not airlines or airports directly.
Officials canceled nine flights, diverted four, and delayed 15 by at least an hour.
Spokesperson Ihsane Chioua Lekhli warned passengers to expect disruptions as 35,000 travelers prepared to depart Saturday.
By Sunday, the airport announced plans to cancel half of all outbound flights to prevent overwhelming queues and late cancellations.
Collins Aerospace Confirms Cyber Disruption
Collins Aerospace admitted its global software suffered a “cyber-related disruption” at select airports.
Its systems normally allow passengers to check in, print boarding passes, and create bag tags independently.
The company has not yet disclosed the scale of the attack or how long repairs will take.
Berlin and London Manage Delays Without Cancellations
Berlin Brandenburg Airport reported no cancellations but cut connections to compromised systems.
Officials warned passengers of longer wait times and slower processing.
London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, also avoided cancellations and described the impact as “minimal.”
Despite resilience at some hubs, the incident highlighted Europe’s vulnerability to cyberattacks targeting critical transport infrastructure.
