Berlin Brandenburg Airport Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Services
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has faced a significant cyberattack, leading to widespread disruption of its services. The attack, which occurred on September 19, targeted the airport's service provider, Collins Aerospace, affecting check-in and boarding systems across Europe. Despite the setback, the airport has been working tirelessly to restore normal operations.
The cyberattack caused a standstill at BER, with travelers experiencing long lines, delays, and flight cancellations. Check-in counters and boarding gates were among the systems affected, leading to manual or external technology-based check-in processes by American Airlines and other airlines since the attack. IT specialists have been conducting security tests over the weekend to address the issue.
BER expects a high volume of passengers despite the disruption, with 96,000 passengers anticipated on Sunday and 90,000 on Friday. The airport operated smoothly on Sunday given the circumstances, demonstrating efforts to mitigate the impact of the cyberattack. Airlines will gradually reconnect to the system from Monday, with a coordinated restart plan in place for check-in counters and boarding gates.
The cyberattack on BER has caused considerable inconvenience for travelers, but the airport is working diligently to restore full functionality. With IT specialists conducting security tests and a coordinated restart plan in place, passengers can expect a gradual return to normal operations in the coming days.
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