**Cyberattack on Airport Systems Causes Major Disruptions at European Airports**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 20, 2025, 04:18 PM*
A cyberattack targeting a service provider responsible for check-in and boarding systems has triggered significant disruptions at several major European airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The attack resulted in massive flight delays and cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers across the continent.
**Impact on Airports and Passengers**
Brussels Airport confirmed that its automated services were down, forcing staff to revert to manual processes for passenger handling. “This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights,” the airport stated.
Heathrow Airport warned departing passengers to expect delays and advised travelers to regularly check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Similarly, Berlin Airport reported longer waiting times at check-in due to the technical issues stemming from the cyberattack. A statement on the airport’s website read, “Due to a technical issue at a system provider operating across Europe, there are longer waiting times at check-in.”
Passengers traveling from affected airports have been urged to confirm their travel plans directly with airlines to avoid unexpected disruptions.
**Airports Unaffected by the Cyberattack**
Despite the widespread impact, some airports remained operational without disruption. Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s largest airport, confirmed normal operations during the incident.
In Poland, Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski reassured the public that there were no threats to Polish airports. He added that authorities were maintaining communication with counterparts in other European countries to monitor the situation.
Zurich Airport also confirmed it was not affected by the cyberattack, according to an official from its operations control center.
**Ongoing Technical Issues**
The cyberattack targeted systems provided by Collins Aerospace, a global company specializing in aviation technology. The company continues to face technical issues as it works to resolve the problems caused by the attack.
Collins Aerospace’s parent company, RTX Corporation, was not immediately available for comment outside of U.S. business hours.
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Travelers are advised to stay updated on flight statuses and plan accordingly as airports work through the aftermath of this cyberattack.
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