Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

BRUSSELS AP A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has snarled air traffic and caused delays at particular of Europe s top airports functionaries mentioned Saturday The Brussels airport says the attack means that only manual check-in and boarding was workable there and the affair was having a large impact on flight schedules There was a cyberattack on Friday night September against the utility provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting several European airports including Brussels Airport it announced in a announcement Leadership at Berlin s Brandenburg Airport announced a amenity provider for traveler handling systems was attacked on Friday evening prompting airport operators to cut off connections to the systems London Heathrow Airport Europe s busiest explained a technical issue affected a facility provider for check-in and boarding systems 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 revealed in a message The airports advised travelers to check their flight status and apologized for any inconvenience Source