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Flight chaos as UK, European airports hit by cyberattack

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A cyberattack has disrupted air traffic at several airports in Europe. Check-in and boarding systems went down in London, Brussels and Berlin. Europe’s aviation safety organisation says airlines were asked to cancel 50% of their flights to reduce pressure on the system.

Breakdown
  • Crowds and delays reported at Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports.
  • Passengers experienced cancellations and packed departure halls. 17s
  • A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems. 51s
  • Airports switched to manual check-in, causing further delays. 1m 4s
  • Passengers urged to confirm flight details before heading to airports. 1m 12s
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