Hackers targeted check-in and boarding software, forcing Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg airports to operate manually.
Brussels Struggles With Flight Cancellations and Delays
Brussels Airport said the cyberattack affected its service provider, not airlines directly.
Officials canceled nine flights, diverted four, and delayed 15 by at least an hour.
Officials warned 35,000 travelers to expect slow processing and advised only confirmed passengers to arrive.
On Sunday, the airport planned to cancel half of departing flights to prevent congestion and further delays.
Collins Aerospace Reports Software Outage
Collins Aerospace confirmed its check-in and boarding software faced a “cyber-related disruption” at selected airports.
The software normally lets passengers check in, print boarding passes, and generate bag tags.
The company has not stated how long full service will take to resume.
Berlin and Heathrow Mitigate Major Disruption
Berlin Brandenburg Airport avoided cancellations but warned passengers of delays and slower check-in times.
London Heathrow reported minimal disruption and canceled no flights.
The incident exposed the risk of cyberattacks on critical airport systems across Europe.
