A cyberattack hit check-in and boarding systems, disrupting flights at Brussels, Heathrow, and Berlin Brandenburg airports.
Officials confirmed only manual check-in and boarding could operate after the overnight attack on September 19.
Brussels Airport Cancels Flights Amid Chaos
Brussels Airport confirmed nine cancellations, four diversions, and at least 15 delayed flights on Saturday morning.
Later, the airport said it would cancel half its Sunday departures to avoid long queues and late disruptions.
The airport expected 35,000 departures Saturday and advised passengers to arrive only if flights were confirmed.
Disruption Hits Multiple Airports Across Europe
The attack targeted Collins Aerospace systems, used globally for check-ins, boarding passes, and bag tags.
Brandenburg Airport reported no cancellations but warned of delays and longer waiting times at check-in points.
Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest hub, said disruptions remained minimal, with no flights cancelled.
Operators Respond to Software Breakdown
Brussels Airport said the breach targeted its system provider, not individual airlines or airports directly.
Collins Aerospace admitted its software suffered a “cyber-related disruption” at selected global airports.
Brandenburg operators disconnected affected systems, while Heathrow confirmed its services ran with limited interference.
