A major cyberattack hit a service provider for airline check-in and boarding systems on Saturday, disrupting travel at several European airports. The incident caused long delays and multiple flight cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers.
Collins Aerospace, the global company that manages these systems, confirmed technical problems linked to the attack. At London’s Heathrow, officials warned travellers to expect delays and check flight updates before arriving at the airport.
Brussels Airport said its automated check-in and boarding systems had failed, forcing staff to process passengers manually. “This has a big impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately lead to delays and cancellations,” the airport said.
Berlin Airport also alerted passengers through its website. It reported longer waiting times at check-in and said efforts were underway to fix the issue quickly.
Airport authorities advised passengers travelling on Saturday to confirm their flights with airlines before leaving home. The disruption varied across airports and carriers.
Not all major hubs were affected. Frankfurt Airport in Germany confirmed normal operations, while Zurich Airport also reported no impact. Officials said the service provider is working to restore full functionality across Europe.
