Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32pm on 20 Sep 2025,Saturday India Global
A major cyberattack on Friday night September 19 targeted check-in and boarding system service providers, disrupting operations at several major European airports. The attack affected London's Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg, and Dublin airports, causing flight delays and cancellations. Passengers reported chaos as airport workers resorted to time-consuming manual check-in processes. In response, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) issued an advisory warning that Europe-bound flights to and from Delhi Airport may experience disruptions. Heathrow warned passengers to expect delays due to the technical issues affecting airline systems across Europe. The cyberattack has caused widespread travel disruption for thousands of passengers.