A major cyberattack on airline tech systems sparked travel chaos across Europe this weekend, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports from London to Berlin. The digital disruption hit check-in and boarding services, forcing staff to scramble with manual processes as frustration mounted among travelers. 🚨
Airports Under Siege
Heathrow – Europe's busiest hub – warned of delays as parent company RTX confirmed a "cyber-related disruption" affecting Collins Aerospace software. Brussels and Berlin airports also reported canceled flights, while Ireland's Dublin and Cork airports faced ripple effects. Over 650 flights were scheduled from Heathrow alone on Saturday.
Passenger Pandemonium
Travelers described scenes of confusion, with journalist Tereza Pultarova telling BBC News: "It's been great chaos… frustrating for most people here." Berlin passenger Siegfried Schwarz questioned why modern tech defenses failed, calling the situation "inexplicable." 😤
RTX confirmed the attack targeted electronic check-in systems but assured manual alternatives were being implemented. No group has claimed responsibility for the breach at time of publication.
