BERLIN : Berlin-Brandenburg Airport confirmed the breach late Friday, stressing that the attack targeted an external technology partner rather than the airport itself. As a precaution, systems were disconnected, slowing down check-in and boarding. Long queues quickly formed, with several flights pushed back.

The disruption rippled across the continent. Brussels Airport described the fallout as having “serious consequences,” with check-in and boarding conducted manually, causing heavy congestion in departure halls. Officials urged passengers to verify flight status before leaving for the airport and to arrive early if flights were confirmed.

London’s Heathrow, Europe’s busiest hub, also acknowledged potential delays linked to the same external service provider. Airport officials said efforts were underway to restore normalcy, but they did not disclose the extent of the disruption.

Investigations into the attack are ongoing. Authorities have yet to confirm who carried it out or the motive behind it. Emergency cybersecurity teams from the affected provider are working with airports to contain the breach, assess the damage, and restore digital systems.

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