A recent cyber incident has affected several European airports, with Berlin and Brussels being the most severely impacted.

This was reported by Spiegel.

Details reveal that the attack on September 19 was not directed at the airports themselves but targeted an external provider of passenger service systems.
"Due to technical issues at the provider's system, which is used across Europe, waiting times for registration have increased. We are working diligently to resolve the issue," officials stated.

The Brussels airport also confirmed it was affected by the attack, resulting in registration being available only manually.

"We advise passengers to check their flight status directly with their airlines and to arrive at the airport early," the administration emphasized.

London's Heathrow airport also reported possible delays, attributing the incident to a "technical problem" with an external provider.

It remains unclear which other European airports may have experienced disruptions.

On September 19, two young men were charged in the UK for a cyberattack on a London transport company in 2024.

In July, the UK announced the disruption of a Russian military intelligence operation involving sophisticated malware for cyber espionage.