Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 14:56 IST
The cyber-attack forced airport staff to manually check-in and board passengers as the attack affected check-in and boarding systems.

A woman points at a flight board at Heathrow Airport as technical snag delays flights. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)
Major European airports, including the Heathrow in London, warned of delays following a “technical issue" that affected check-in and boarding systems, UK broadcaster Sky News said in a report.
Officials from Belgium’s Brussels Airport said a cyber attack was causing the disruption, according to the broadcaster.
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September 20, 2025, 14:56 IST
News world Cyberattack Forces Flight Cancellations At Major European Airports Including Heathrow
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