Heathrow warns of delays after cyber attack cancels flights at European airports: Live updates

Dozens of flights have been delayed and cancelled at European airports after a cyber attack targeting a service provider for check-in and boarding systems.

The attack has rendered automated systems inoperable, allowing only manual check-in and boarding procedures, according to Brussels Airport.

London Heathrow and Berlin airport also said the attack was disrupting their flights, with passengers advised to confirm their travel with airlines before heading to the airport on Saturday.

Heathrow said that Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for multiple airlines globally, is “experiencing a technical issue which may cause delays for departing passengers”.

The airport advised travellers to check their flight status with the airline and said it had deployed extra staff into check-in areas to “help minimise disruption”.

Brussels Airport said the cyber attack has had a “large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights”.

Collins Aerospace said it is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.