20 September,2025 09:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
Amid the cyberattacks, airlines around the world have issued passenger advisory. Representational pic
Multiple European airports, including London Heathrow, Berlin, Dublin, Brussels and Cork, reported cyberattack on Saturday, causing flight delays and prompting airlines and airports to operate manually.
London Heathrow, Brussels, and Dublin airports had scheduled 651, 228, and 226 departures, respectively.
A Brussels' Airport Spokesperson said, "The cyberattack has had a huge impact on the flight schedules and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations."
So far, there have been 10 cancellations at the airport.
Meanwhile, in its official X handle, London Heathrow Airport stated, "Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers. While the provider works to resolve the problem quickly, we advise passengers to check their flight status with their airline before travelling."
"Please arrive no earlier than three hours before a long-haul flight or two hours before a domestic flight. Additional colleagues are available in check-in areas to assist and help minimise disruption. We apologise for any inconvenience," the airport added.
British low-cost carrier EasyJet said its operations were normal.
"Passengers flying with us from London today are advised to complete their web check-in before arriving at the airport to help ensure a smooth experience," the airline stated.
Amid the cyberattack, airlines around the world have issued passenger advisory.
"A third-party passenger system disruption at Heathrow may cause delays in the check-in process. Our ground teams in London are working to minimise inconvenience," stated the advisory by Air India.
Meanwhile, US-based United Airlines said that the issue is causing minor delays but no flight cancellations so far.
Delta Air Lines, another US-based carrier, also said that there had been minimal impact of the cyberattack in their operations. The airline has implemented workaround measures to reduce disruptions.
"The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations. We are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible," said a spokesperson from multinational aerospace and defence conglomerate RTX.
Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), in a press statement said, "We are in touch with Berlin Airport over infrastructure disruptions as a result of an outage affecting a global system for handling passengers."
Meanwhile, the British national cyber security centre, in a press statement, said that it is working with Collins Aerospace and the affected airports in United Kingdom (UK) to "fully understand the incident's impact".
British Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said she is monitoring the situation closely. "I am receiving regular updates on the situation," said Alexander.
