Major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels, faced significant disruptions due to a cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace’s check-in and boarding systems, impacting flight operations on Saturday. Passengers experienced long queues and numerous cancellations as airports scrambled to restore normalcy by implementing manual workarounds. The incident, classified as cyber-related disruption, underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to hacking threats, mirroring recent breaches in other sectors like automotive and retail. As investigations ensue, the swift recovery actions taken by the affected airports highlight the resilience of the aviation sector, though concerns about cybersecurity remain paramount amidst increasing cyber threats globally.