Airport Cyberattack Disrupts More Flights Across Europe

A cyberattack disrupted check-in systems at several European airports, with the incident affecting software from Collins Aerospace, whose systems help passengers check in, print boarding passes, bag tags and dispatch luggage.

According to Associated Press, the fallout extended into a second full day as passengers faced cancellations and delays, with Brussels Airport saying it had asked airlines to cancel nearly 140 departing flights on Monday because Collins Aerospace could not yet deliver a new secure version of the check-in system. Starting late Friday, airports in Berlin, Brussels and London experienced disruptions to electronic systems, while some other European airports were unaffected.

Brussels Airport reported that 25 outbound flights were canceled on Saturday and 50 on Sunday, and half of Monday’s 276 scheduled departures were cancelled as the situation continued to unfold. The European Commission said aviation safety and air traffic control were unaffected and that there was no indication of a widespread or severe attack, as the origin of the incident remained under investigation.