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Suspected Cyberattack Disrupts Check-In Systems at Major European Airports

Brussels plans reduced departures Sunday after a suspected attack on Collins Aerospace systems.

Overview

  • Outages since late Friday hit Brussels, London Heathrow and Berlin, causing widespread delays and a combined 29 flight cancellations reported on Saturday.
  • Media reports identify Collins Aerospace as the supplier of the affected check-in and baggage systems under investigation for a suspected cyberattack.
  • Airports shifted to manual or backup procedures, and Heathrow warned passengers of technical problems that could lead to longer processing times.
  • Brussels Airport confirmed the incident Friday night and asked airlines to cancel half of Sunday departures to limit congestion.
  • British Airways continued operating via a backup system, while most other carriers at Heathrow experienced disruptions, according to the BBC.