Hackers attacked check-in and boarding systems, forcing manual processing at Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg, and London Heathrow.
Brussels Faces Cancellations and Long Delays
Brussels Airport confirmed the cyberattack hit its service provider on September 19, leaving only manual check-in possible.
Spokesperson Ihsane Chioua Lekhli said nine flights were canceled, four diverted, and 15 delayed by more than an hour.
Officials later announced half of Sunday’s departing flights would be canceled to avoid extreme queues and disruptions.
The airport expected 35,000 passengers Saturday and urged travelers to come only if airlines confirmed flights.
Other Airports Report Disruptions But Avoid Cancellations
Berlin Brandenburg reported no cancellations but warned of delays and extended check-in times after operators disconnected vulnerable systems.
Heathrow, Europe’s busiest hub, said the cyberattack caused only minimal disruptions and no flight cancellations.
Collins Aerospace, the system provider, admitted to “cyber-related disruption” at selected airports affecting boarding passes and bag tags worldwide.
