Airports hit by 'cyber attack' update as passengers told 'check first' on Sunday September 21

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Air passengers faced chaos and cancellations at major airports including Heathrow following what sources described as a suspected cyber attack on a crucial service provider. London Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports were all hit by significant delays and disruption after the "technical issue" struck Collins Aerospace, which operates check-in and boarding systems for numerous airlines worldwide. ‌

Heathrow bosses warned travellers to verify their flight status before making the journey to the west London hub. A Heathrow spokesperson said: "Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers. ‌

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