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Cyber Attack Disrupts Airport Operations Worldwide

by Ahmed Hassan - World News Editor

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European Airports Grapple‍ with Disruptions Following Cyber ‌Incident


Travel across Europe remains substantially impacted today as ⁣several major airports continue to deal with the fallout from a⁢ suspected ​cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace, a key provider of check-in and boarding systems. The disruption, which began Friday night, is causing​ widespread delays and cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and facing considerable uncertainty.

London Heathrow (particularly Terminal 4), brussels Airport, and berlin Airport are among those most‌ affected. Passengers at heathrow Terminal 4 reported chaotic​ scenes – long queues, confusion, and anxiety about whether their flights would proceed as scheduled. While British Airways ⁢operations at Terminal⁤ 5 remain ​unaffected, approximately 14 flights were cancelled or delayed across other Heathrow terminals ⁢yesterday, and the situation is ongoing.

The core of the ‌problem ⁣lies with ​Collins Aerospace’s ‌Muse software, which ​handles electronic check-in and baggage drop. The company confirmed a “cyber-related disruption” and is working to restore full functionality, but for now, ⁣airlines

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