Cyberattack bring chaos to airports: Who is behind this outage?

Cyberattack bring chaos to airports: Who is behind this outage?

• Sep 21, 2025, 9:41 AM

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Major international airports across Europe, including London’s Heathrow and Berlin’s Brandenburg, are still experiencing operational disruptions after a suspected cyberattack hit their check-in systems, leading to cancellations and delays for thousands of passengers. Anita Mendiratta, strategic advisor in tourism and aviation, provides further insight.

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