The main European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, showed delay and cancellation of flight after a cyber attack from the service provider for check -in and boarding systems.
Collins Aerospace, which provides control and catering systems for several airlines at multiple airports around the world, is experiencing a technical problem that can delay the departures of passengers on Saturday, Heathrow London, Reuters said.
Berlin Airport also warned against similar disturbances and advised passengers to confirm their travel with airlines before they went to the airport on Saturday.
According to Brussels Airport, the attack disrupted automated systems, allowing only manual login and on -board procedures.
“This has a big impact on the flight schedule and unfortunately causes delay and cancellation of flights … The service provider actively works on this matter and is trying to solve the problem as quickly as possible,” Brusels said on its website.
How many flights have been canceled?
According to the Independent report, at least four years were canceled at Brussels Airport on Saturday.
The canceled flights included 10:25 am in Kigali and 10:35 am KLM years to Amsterdam.
Which airlines have been influenced?
London London, Brussels and Berlin Airport have so far warned against delay and cancellation.
Meanwhile, EasyJet said he did not expect a problem with the airport -affecting system, including Heathrow and Brussels, will affect his flight plan for the rest of Saturday.
“We are aware of the IT system that affects a small number of airports,” said Reuters spokesman.
What Collin Aerospace said
Collin Aerospace said in a statement that cyber attack affects “selected airport” and is limited to the electronic clearance of the customer and a drop in luggage.
“The impact is limited to electronic customer login and luggage drops and can be alleviated with manual check-in operations. We will share more details as they are,” the service provider said in a statement according to the independent.
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