Delhi Airport advisory warns of disruptions post cyberattacks in Europe-bound flights

Cyberattack Hits European Airports, Sparks Travel Alerts from Delhi and Air India

A cyberattack on a key service provider has thrown check-in and boarding systems into chaos at major European airports, leading to flight delays and cancellations. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport quickly issued an advisory on Saturday for passengers heading to Europe, warning of potential disruptions for flights to and from the city.

The advisory urges travelers to reach out to their airlines right away for the latest updates. "Due to cyberattacks impacting European airports, including London Heathrow, Europe-bound flights to and from Delhi Airport may experience some disruptions," it stated. Officials want everyone to stay informed to avoid headaches at the gate.

Air India jumped in with its own travel advisory, focusing on issues at London Heathrow. The airline explained that a third-party system glitch is slowing down check-ins there. "Our ground teams in London are working hard to minimize inconvenience," Air India posted on X (formerly Twitter). They recommend passengers complete web check-in online before arriving at the airport for a smoother trip, especially if you’re flying out of London today.

The trouble started late Friday night with a cyberattack targeting a single provider that handles check-in and boarding for multiple airlines across Europe. Airports like Brussels, London Heathrow, and Berlin reported major hitches, forcing many to switch to manual processes.

Brussels Airport confirmed the attack knocked out their automated systems. "There was a cyberattack on Friday night, 19 September, against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting several European airports, including Brussels Airport," the airport said in a statement. They’re now doing everything by hand, and the provider is racing to fix it. Travelers should check flight status with their airline before heading out and arrive two hours early for Schengen flights or three hours for international ones.

At London Heathrow, the disruption ties back to Collins Aerospace, a global firm that supplies these systems to airlines. The airport noted it’s a technical issue causing the backups, but teams are on it to get things moving again.

If you’re planning a trip to or from Europe, keep an eye on your airline’s updates—cyberattack fallout like this can ripple worldwide, especially with routes connecting to hubs like Delhi. Stay safe and travel smart!

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