Overview
- Outages struck overnight from September 19 to 20, affecting check-in and boarding operations at major hubs including London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin.
- The impacted platforms are supplied by Collins Aerospace, which is believed to be the target of the attack according to initial reporting.
- Brussels Airport reported roughly 10 flight cancellations, while Berlin airports warned of delays as manual procedures slowed passenger processing.
- Heathrow acknowledged technical problems that could cause delays, with baggage drop and other services affected.
- British Airways operated using backup systems, and officials said investigations are underway to determine scope and attribution.