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Pro-Hamas Messages Hijack Airport PA and Screens in Kelowna and Harrisburg

Officials say the intrusions were confined to terminal messaging systems, with flights operating normally.

Overview

  • Harrisburg International Airport reported an unauthorized user accessed its PA system during boarding, prompting a precautionary aircraft search that found no security issues.
  • Kelowna International Airport said a third party briefly took over flight information displays and the PA system, causing limited delays before staff removed the content and restored systems.
  • Kelowna’s CEO said the breach did not extend beyond public information systems, and RCMP determined there was no direct threat to aviation operations.
  • Transport Canada acknowledged related incidents at Victoria and Windsor airports, noting coordination with federal security partners to assess impacts and prevent repeats.
  • Airport officials cited reliance on cloud-based or third-party audio and display services as a possible exposure point, while claims of responsibility posted to an X account remain unverified.