Major European Airports Experience Delays Due to Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace System
Travelers at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin faced significant delays this weekend following what Collins Aerospace described as a “cyber-related incident.”
Collins Aerospace, a technology provider for airline check-in desks, experienced a cyberattack, forcing airlines to resort to manual check-ins. This led to delays and cancellations of flights at airports such as Heathrow. According to Flightradar24 data, more than 130 Heathrow flights were delayed by 20 minutes or more by Sunday morning, with 13 flights canceled on Saturday.
The impact of the cyberattack was evident as airlines struggled to cope with the disruption caused by the compromised Collins Aerospace system. Passengers were advised to expect delays and make necessary adjustments to their travel plans.
Heathrow Airport issued a statement on its social media account, acknowledging the situation and reassuring passengers that efforts were underway to resolve the issues. The airport recommended that travelers arrive at least three hours before departure for long-haul flights and two hours before for short-haul flights to account for potential delays.
