Sat Sep 20 13:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Cyberattack Disrupts Check-In Systems, Causing Flight Chaos at Major European Airports**

**London, UK -** A cyberattack targeting a key service provider for check-in and boarding systems has thrown travel plans into disarray at several major European airports on Saturday. The disruption, impacting Collins Aerospace’s software, has led to flight delays and cancellations, particularly at London’s Heathrow, the continent’s busiest airport.

Brussels Airport and Berlin Airport also confirmed they were affected by the attack, which disabled automated check-in and baggage drop systems. Passengers were forced to rely on slower, manual procedures.

RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, acknowledged the “cyber-related disruption,” stating that it was working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. They emphasized that the impact was limited to electronic check-in and baggage drop and could be mitigated with manual processes.

Brussels Airport reported that ten flights had been cancelled with average delays of one hour. Passengers were urged to confirm their travel plans with airlines before heading to the affected airports.

While some airlines, like Delta Air Lines, reported minimal impact due to implemented workarounds, others, such as Ryanair and British Airways, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Frankfurt and Zurich airports reported that their operations were not affected. EasyJet stated that they were operating normally and did not anticipate any further disruptions.

British transport minister Heidi Alexander said she was receiving regular updates on the situation. Polish authorities confirmed that there were no indications of threats to airports in Poland.

The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical airport infrastructure to cyberattacks and the potential for widespread disruption to air travel.

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