Hackers disabled check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg to operate manually.
Brussels Airport Faces Major Disruptions
Brussels officials canceled nine flights, diverted four, and delayed 15 after cyberattack hit its service provider.
Spokesperson Ihsane Chioua Lekhli urged only confirmed passengers to travel amid 35,000 scheduled departures.
Airport announced it will cancel half of Sunday departures to reduce congestion and delays.
Cybersecurity Breach Hits Collins Aerospace Systems
Collins Aerospace confirmed a “cyber-related disruption” at select airports, affecting check-in, boarding passes, and bag-tag printing.
The company has not disclosed the full scope or estimated resolution time.
Berlin and London Report Delays, No Cancellations
Berlin Brandenburg cut system connections and warned travelers of longer wait times.
London Heathrow described the disruption as “minimal,” avoiding flight cancellations.
The incident exposes Europe’s vulnerability to cyberattacks on essential airport operations.
