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Cyber attack at airports: delays and chaos in Europe!
Cyber attack on Brussels Airport triggers delays at several European airports, including Berlin and Heathrow.
Cyber attack at airports: delays and chaos in Europe!
On Friday evening, a cyber attack was committed to a service provider for check-in and boarding systems, which resulted in significant effects on the flight operations of several European airports. Brussels Airport was particularly affected, where only manual check -in and boarding was possible. Loud Exxpress.at is expected to be delayed and the affected company Collins Aerospace on resolving the problem.
The airport BER in Berlin also reported delays. The connections to the affected systems were cut so that passengers had to accept longer waiting times for check-in. Online check-in, however, continued to work, which temporarily made the situation easier. With the establishment of a crisis staff, those responsible try to minimize the effects. However, details on the expected restrictions were not announced how tagesschau.de reported.
Affected airports and effects
The cyber attack did not only have an impact on Brussels and Berlin. London Heathrow Airport also reported technical problems that could result in delays. Unfortunately, the airports in Münster/Osnabrück were also affected, but an IT change was carried out within a short time that had no effect on the passengers.
However, all important German airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Hanover, Dresden, Leipzig/Halle, Düsseldorf, Bremen and Cologne, reported regular operation and were not affected by the disorders. The specific effects on the affected airports are summarized in the table below:
| Airport | status |
|---|---|
| Brussels | Check Manual, Painted 10 Flights, 17 Flights Late |
| Berlin (ber) | Delays, Longer Waiting Times |
| London Heathrow | Technical Problem, Possible Delays |
| Münster/Osnabrück | It change without effects |
| Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Hanover, Dresden, Leipzig/Halle, Düsseldorf, Bremen, Cologne | Normal operation |
The situation remains tense, while the affected airports, especially Brussels and Berlin, continue to inform passengers about the state of affairs. It is advisable to check the flight status regularly and to plan enough time for check-in. dw.com Also points out that the systems concerned were only hit indirectly, so that the airports themselves were not directly attacked.