Heathrow and Other European Airports Hit by Cyberattack!
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Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa Reporter
Major airports across Europe, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, were disrupted on Saturday after a cyberattack disabled the check‑in and boarding systems at several hubs. The attack has been attributed to a third‑party provider, leading to delays, flight cancellations, and long queues. [1]
Key Details
- The incident involved the MUSE software of Collins Aerospace, which many airlines and airports rely on for automated check‑ins and baggage drop operations. [2]
- At Brussels Airport, at least 10 flights were cancelled and 17 delayed by over one hour. [3]
- Heathrow Airport acknowledged “technical issues” with its check‑in and boarding systems and warned that departing passengers could face delays. However, Heathrow advised people to check flight statuses before travelling. [1]
- Berlin also reported longer waiting times at check‑in as airports resorted to manual operations while automated systems were offline. [1]
Impacts & Reactions
- Many passengers were inconvenienced by having to use manual check‑in and baggage processing, which slowed the flow significantly. [4]
- Collins Aerospace (a subsidiary of RTX) confirmed the cyber‑related disruption and stated they are working on restoring full functionality. [1]
- Affected airports and their operators urged passengers to check their flight status with airlines and delay arrival to terminals unless their flight is confirmed. [5]
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