Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Major European airports, including Brussels, London Heathrow, and Berlin, experienced disruptions on Saturday. An electronic issue affecting software supplied by Collins Aerospace caused these disruptions.
The cyber attack caused flight delays or cancellations at these airports on Saturday morning.
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport announced that its passenger registration system services company was attacked on Friday evening.
Which later prompted the airport to cut off communication with the affected systems.
The airport explained that, as a result, passengers are expected to face longer wait times at check-in and boarding. In addition, there may be some flight delays.
The airport said in a statement: “The attack did not target the airport directly, but rather hit it indirectly.”
The affected system is used at several airports across Europe.
Several airports were damaged.
In addition to Berlin, other European airports were affected by the cyberattack, including Brussels Airport.
Brussels Airport warned on its website of significant repercussions for flight operations as a result of the attack.
He added that several European airports were also damaged.
London Heathrow Airport announced the possibility of delays, but described it as a “technical issue.”
The extent of the damage at other airports is not yet clear.
Brussels Airport added that check-in and boarding are currently being done manually due to a system outage.
He noted that the service provider is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Therefore, the airport predicted flight delays and cancellations.
Passengers should also check the status of their flights with their airlines before arriving at the airport. Furthermore, they should arrive early enough to check if their flight is valid.
Media reported that Brussels Airport canceled nine flights and delayed 15 others due to the cyberattack.
She pointed to the complex procedures at the airport, adding, “Brussels has not charged anyone with the cyberattack on the airports.”
