Cyberattack throws Brussels Airport into chaos with flights cancelled and major delays

Brussels Airport has been plunged into disruption this weekend after a cyberattack hit one of its external service providers, paralysing check-in and boarding systems and forcing airlines to adapt quickly to keep passengers moving. Flights cancelled as systems crippled\ The issue began on Friday september 19, when hackers targeted the IT systems of a company responsible for check-in and boarding operations at the Belgian hub. By Saturday morning, at least nine flights had to be cancelled, while many more suffered heavy delays. Brussels Airlines, the airport’s flagship carrier, managed to avoid outright cancellations. However, the airline admitted that it was...