Disruptions in flight schedules at London's Heathrow Airport, Brussels, and multiple other European airports due to a prominent cyber attack
Berlin's Brandenburg Airport faced an attack on its service provider for passenger handling systems on Friday evening, according to authorities. This incident was part of a larger cyberattack that targeted check-in and boarding systems at several major airports across Europe.
The attack, which occurred on Friday night, 19 September, affected Brussels Airport, London Heathrow, and Berlin's Brandenburg Airport, among others. The service provider at the centre of this incident is Collins Aerospace, a global provider of check-in and boarding systems for numerous airlines.
Following the attack, airport operators at Brandenburg Airport cut off connections to the systems. This decision led to longer waiting times at check-in, a problem that was also reported by Berlin Airport. The airport is currently working on a quick solution to address this issue.
Heathrow Airport, too, has warned of potential delays due to the technical issue at Collins Aerospace. The company's parent company is RTX.
In response to the incident, Collins Aerospace is working diligently to resolve the technical issue and restore normal operations as quickly as possible. The company's services are crucial for the smooth running of airports worldwide, and any disruption can cause significant delays for departing passengers.
As the situation continues to develop, authorities and airports are urging passengers to check the status of their flights and arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare. Passengers are also advised to follow the latest updates from their airlines and the affected airports.
This incident serves as a reminder of the increasing reliance on technology in our daily lives and the potential vulnerabilities that come with it. As the investigation into the cyberattack continues, it is hoped that the necessary steps will be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
