Summary
A cyberattack disrupted check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports, causing delays. The issue affected a software system used by many airports, but airlines could still manually process passengers. The company responsible for the software is working to fix the problem.
Key Facts
- A cyberattack hit check-in and boarding systems at major European airports.
- Airports including Brussels and Berlin reported disruptions.
- London Heathrow Airport noted a "technical issue" with a service provider.
- The attack targeted software by Collins Aerospace, used globally for check-in and boarding.
- Collins Aerospace is a subsidiary of RTX Corp., previously known as Raytheon Technologies.
- Manual check-in services were still available despite the cyberattack.
- The Paris airports did not experience any disruptions from this incident.
