Brussels International Airport has asked airlines to cancel half of its scheduled flights on Monday due to technical problems caused by a cyberattack. The incident occurred on Friday and has not yet been fully resolved, according to the company that operates the airport. A spokesman for the airport said Collins Aerospace, the provider of the passenger check-in and check-out system, had not yet released a secure updated version of the software, which is needed to restore normal operations at the airport.
As a result, passengers planning to fly from Brussels during the day on Monday should be prepared for significant cancellations and delays. Airport authorities are working closely with airlines to manage the situation and ensure a rapid restoration of services.
Cyberattacks on critical aviation infrastructure have become a major concern at European level, leading to increased security measures and monitoring of IT systems to prevent such disruptions in the future.
Brussels Airport has also appealed to passengers to check the status of their flights directly with the airline before heading to the airport, in order to minimize delays and inconvenience during travel.
