By Jasleen Kaur

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PTC Web Desk: A cyberattack targeting a key service provider for airline check-in and boarding systems caused widespread disruption at several leading European airports on Saturday, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The incident led to long delays, numerous cancellations, and thousands of stranded passengers.Collins Aerospace, the global operator of the affected systems, confirmed that it was dealing with technical difficulties linked to the attack. Heathrow Airport alerted passengers about expected delays and advised travellers to monitor their flight status regularly.In Brussels, automated check-in and boarding systems went offline, forcing airport staff to rely on manual processes. “This is having a major impact on the flight schedule and is resulting in delays and cancellations. The provider is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible,” the airport said in a statement. Passengers scheduled to fly were urged to verify their journey details with their airlines before heading to the airport.Berlin Airport also acknowledged disruptions, posting a notice on its website that longer waiting times were expected at check-in counters due to the technical outage across Europe.Meanwhile, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister, Krzysztof Gawkowski, said there were no signs of threats to Poland’s airports. He confirmed that Polish authorities were in contact with their counterparts in other countries to monitor the situation.Not all airports were affected. Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest, reported normal operations, and Zurich Airport also confirmed that flights were running without disruption.