Hackers hit check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg airports to operate manually.
Brussels Grapples with Flight Disruptions
Brussels Airport confirmed the cyberattack targeted its service provider, not individual airlines.
Officials canceled nine flights, diverted four, and delayed 15 by over an hour.
The airport advised 35,000 travelers to check flight confirmations before arriving.
On Sunday, Brussels plans to cancel half of departing flights to reduce long queues and delays.
Collins Aerospace Reports Software Breach
Collins Aerospace admitted a “cyber-related disruption” affected its global systems at selected airports.
Passengers rely on the software to self-check-in, print boarding passes, and generate bag tags.
The company has not revealed the full scale of the attack or repair timeline.
Berlin and Heathrow Handle Delays Smoothly
Berlin Brandenburg Airport avoided cancellations but warned of extended check-in and boarding times.
Heathrow reported minimal disruption and no flight cancellations, maintaining normal operations.
The incident exposed European airports’ vulnerability to cyberattacks on critical aviation infrastructure.
