Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Passengers are left stranded with their luggage.

Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Passengers are left stranded with their luggage.

20.09.2025 17:23

Due to a cyber attack on Europe's leading airports, there were issues with check-in and baggage systems; delays and cancellations occurred in flights.

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Flights at airports in various countries in Europe are disrupted due to a cyber attack on the check-in and boarding systems.



CYBER ATTACK ON AIRPORTS IN EUROPE



Brussels Airport in Belgium announced on Friday night, September 19, that a cyber attack had been carried out against the service provider of their check-in and boarding systems. The statement indicated that many European airports, in addition to Brussels Airport, were also affected by the attack, and it was reported that currently only manual check-in and boarding processes are possible.







Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Flights were canceled, passengers were left stranded with their luggage





DISRUPTION IN FLIGHTS



The statement noted that the service provider is working to resolve the issue and that a solution will be provided as soon as possible. It was emphasized that the technical problem has significantly negatively affected flight planning, leading to delays and cancellations in flights.







Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Flights were canceled, passengers were left stranded with their luggage





Collins Aerospace, a US-based company providing check-in and boarding systems to airports, announced that there was an interruption in their systems due to a cyber attack and that they are actively working to resolve the issue and restore the system as soon as possible.







Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Flights were canceled, passengers were left stranded with their luggage





ADVICE TO ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT 'AT LEAST 3 HOURS EARLY'



London Heathrow Airport also announced that Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems to many airports, experienced a technical issue that could cause delays, especially for departing passengers.







Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Flights were canceled, passengers were left stranded with their luggage





Berlin Airport emphasized in its statement that there could be long waiting times for check-in due to a technical issue at a system provider operating across Europe.







Cyber attack on airports in Europe! Flights were canceled, passengers were left stranded with their luggage





The statement advised passengers with flights today to check their flight status with the airlines before arriving at the airport, and those with confirmed flights to arrive at least 3 hours early.



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