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Cyber attack hits airports: Hanover and Bremen are spared!
Cyber attack on European airports: Hanover and Bremen remain unaffected, while BER struggles with delays.
Cyber attack hits airports: Hanover and Bremen are spared!
A cyber attack affected the services of several European airports on Friday evening, although Hanover and Bremen airports were unaffected. The company operating the two airports announced that there were no disruptions. This has given travelers in the two cities some breathing room, while the situation remains tense at Berlin's BER airport and Brussels airport. While news of the attack broke on Friday, the stress for many passengers was already noticeable on Saturday morning when connections to the affected systems had to be interrupted.
Due to the disruption, there were longer waiting times for check-in and boarding at BER, as only manual processes were possible. Although many flights took off without delay, some still suffered delays due to technical problems. Collins Aerospace, operator of the affected handling system, confirmed a cyber-related disruption at several airports. They work quickly to resolve problems to restore smooth operations.
Airport reactions
As the Borken newspaper reported, BER Airport had to set up a crisis team to manage the situation. Passengers were also asked to check their flight status regularly with the airline and to allow sufficient time at the airport. Brussels Airport also warned of significant impacts on flight operations. Check-in systems around the world have been impacted by this cyberattack, particularly in major hubs in Europe.
Affected airports at a glance:
| Airport | status |
|---|---|
| Berlin (BER) | Delays, manual check-in |
| Brussels | Significant impact, flight cancellations |
| London Heathrow | Possible delays |
| Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Zurich | Normal operation |
The cyber attack showed how vulnerable the aviation infrastructure is and what far-reaching consequences such an incident can have. Guests should prepare for possible disruptions, although other major airports such as Frankfurt and Munich have fortunately been spared from the problems BR reported.
The incidents raise questions about cybersecurity in the aviation industry and highlight the need for robust protection measures. We hope that the affected airports will be able to resume normal operations as quickly as possible and that travelers will soon be able to travel again without any difficulties.