Cyberattack disrupts check-in, boarding systems at major European airports

A cyberattack on a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations, airport operators said.

The attack has rendered automated systems inoperable, forcing airports to rely on manual check-in and boarding procedures, Brussels Airport said, Caliber.Az reports via Reuters.

"This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights," the operator said in a statement published on its website.

Heathrow Airport also warned of delays caused by "a technical issue" at a third-party supplier. Passengers with flights scheduled for September 20 were advised by the affected airports to confirm their travel with airlines before heading to the airport.

"Due to a technical issue at a system provider operating across Europe, there are longer waiting times at check-in. We are working on a quick solution," Berlin Airport said in a banner on its website.

A spokesperson for Frankfurt Airport confirmed that the facility has not been affected by the attack.

Airports said the service provider is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

By Sabina Mammadli