Sat Sep 20 09:50:42 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
A cyberattack on a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has caused significant disruptions at several major European airports, including Brussels, Berlin’s Brandenburg, and London’s Heathrow. Airports are relying on manual processes, leading to flight delays and passenger inconvenience. Travelers are advised to check their flight status.
**News Article:**
**Cyberattack Cripples European Airport Check-in Systems, Causing Widespread Delays**
**Brussels – September 20, 2025** – A coordinated cyberattack targeting a key service provider for check-in and boarding systems has thrown major European airports into chaos, causing widespread flight delays and impacting thousands of travelers. Airports affected include Brussels Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and London’s Heathrow, the busiest airport in Europe.
According to airport officials, the attack, which began Friday night, targeted the service provider responsible for managing critical passenger handling systems. Brussels Airport released a statement confirming the cyberattack and stating that it was forced to revert to manual check-in and boarding procedures. “There was a cyberattack on Friday (September 19) night against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting several European airports including Brussels Airport,” the statement read. “The incident is having a “large impact” on flight schedules.”
Berlin Brandenburg Airport also reported that a service provider for passenger handling systems was hit, prompting airport operators to sever connections to affected systems. London Heathrow released a similar statement, indicating that a “technical issue” at Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in and boarding systems, was to blame.
“Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers,” Heathrow said.
Airports are scrambling to mitigate the impact of the attack, but passengers are experiencing significant delays. Travelers are strongly advised to check their flight status with their airlines before heading to the airport. Airport authorities have issued apologies for the inconvenience caused and are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
The incident raises serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyberattacks and the potential for widespread disruption. Investigations are underway to determine the source of the attack and the extent of the damage.
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