A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in and boarding systems, triggered widespread flight disruptions across several major European airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, on Saturday. The attack caused significant delays and cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers continent-wide.
Collins Aerospace confirmed ongoing technical issues linked to the attack, which impacted electronic check-in and baggage drop systems globally. Heathrow Airport warned travelers about likely delays and urged them to closely monitor their flight statuses. Brussels Airport disclosed that automated check-in and boarding systems were offline, resulting in manual processing of passengers and substantial disruptions to flight schedules. The airport noted that the service provider is actively working to resolve the problem swiftly.
Authorities advised passengers travelling on Saturday to verify their flights with airlines before going to the airport, as delays varied according to airport and carrier. Berlin Airport also reported extended wait times at check-in due to the technical problems, assuring that efforts were underway to find a quick solution.
Despite the disruptions elsewhere, Poland’s deputy prime minister and digital affairs minister, Krzysztof Gawkowski, assured that Polish airports had not been affected and that authorities were monitoring the situation closely in coordination with other countries.
Frankfurt and Zurich airports reported normal operations without any disruption linked to the cyberattack.
Later, Delhi Airport issued an advisory warning passengers of potential disruptions on Europe-bound flights due to the ongoing chaos in European airports and advised contacting airlines for the latest updates.