MAJOR UK and European airports have been struck by a cyberattack – forcing airlines to delay and even cancel flights.
The attack reportedly targeted the check-in and boarding systems overnight, disrupting operations at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports.
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It criplled the automated systems, making them inoperable, according to Brussels Airport.
Airport staff are now forced to do manual check-in and boarding procedures, causing massive delays and even cancellations.
“This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights,” the operator said in a statement published on its website.
“The service provider is actively working on the issue and trying to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.”
Passengers travelling today have been advised to arrive in plenty of time to allow for delays at check-in.
Authorities suggested that passengers should arrive two hours in advance for flights within the Schengen zone and three hours early for those travelling outside the area.
Heathrow also warned of delays caused by “a technical issue” at a third-party supplier.
Meanwhile, Berlin airport said: “Due to a technical issue at a system provider operating across Europe, there are longer waiting times at check-in.
“We are working on a quick solution.”
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