Brussels Airport is struggling with the consequences of a cyberattack. The service provider for the check-in and boarding systems was attacked on Friday evening, the airport announced. Significant impacts on flight operations are to be expected.

Cyberattacks Reported at European Airports

Several European airports are affected. Berlin Airport BER also reported delays following a cyberattack. Heathrow mentioned a technical problem. Vienna-Schwechat Airport is not affected.

Vienna Airport has not experienced such incidents, said airport spokesperson Peter Kleemann early Saturday in response to an APA inquiry. German airports Frankfurt and Hamburg also reported not being affected. Operations are running normally, with no restrictions.

Delays and Flight Cancellations

From Brussels, it was reported that currently only manual check-in and boarding are possible due to the attack. The service provider is trying to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Delays and flight cancellations are expected. Passengers should check their flight status with the airline before traveling and plan sufficient time at the airport, it was further stated.

London Heathrow Airport only stated that a third-party provider for check-in and boarding systems of several airlines has a technical problem. Efforts are being made to resolve it as quickly as possible.

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