Heathrow, Berlin Airports See Delays After Cyberattack
Passengers queue for check-in at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, on Sept. 20.
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A cyberattack on a key provider of airline check-in and boarding systems has snarled travel at major European airports, forcing staff to process passengers manually and triggering delays and cancellations.
Brussels Airport said the attack occurred late Friday and is affecting multiple hubs across the continent. It advised passengers to confirm flight status with their carriers before heading to the airport and to allow extra time for check-in. Collins Aerospace on Saturday confirmed that a “cyber-related disruption” to its MUSE software is causing delays at some airports.