MADRID/LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, 20 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Canary Islands airports are operating normally this Saturday morning, according to Aena, following a cyber attack on several European airfields that has led to significant delays across the continent, primarily affecting London, Brussels, and Berlin airports.

Specifically, Aena has reported to Europa Press that the planned operations for Saturday include four flights from London Heathrow to Tenerife South. Meanwhile, there are 20 flights scheduled to Brussels — two from Fuerteventura, eight from Gran Canaria, four from Lanzarote, and six from Tenerife South.

Aena has also confirmed that no incidents have been reported at Spanish airports this morning. The company stated on its social media that “some European airports, such as ‘Heathrow’ (London) and ‘Brussels Airport’ (Brussels), are still experiencing technical issues. Currently, there are no incidents at Spanish airports, except for flights originating or destined for these airports.”

Aena has advised travellers flying to these cities to check the status of their flights beforehand. “If you are flying to or from these locations, please consult your flight status with your airline,” they concluded.

A Large Part of Europe Affected by the Cyber Attack

A cyber attack targeting the service provider for check-in and boarding systems at numerous European airports has caused delays at various locations across the continent this Saturday, including Brussels, Berlin, and London airports.

Initially, Brussels Airport announced on the night of Friday, 19 September, that “a cyber attack was launched against the check-in and boarding service provider, affecting several European airports, including Brussels.” This has resulted in numerous flight delays as check-in and boarding can only be conducted manually. “The service provider is actively working on the issue and is trying to resolve it as quickly as possible,” it stated.

Meanwhile, London Heathrow Airport indicated on its ‘X’ social media account that Collins Aerospace, the company providing check-in and boarding systems for various airlines across multiple global airports, “is experiencing technical problems that may cause delays for departing passengers.”

“While the provider works to resolve the issue promptly, we recommend passengers check their flight status with their airline before travelling,” it added.

In a similar vein, Berlin Brandenburg Airport has published a short notice on its website emphasising that “due to a technical problem with the service provider operating in Europe, there are increased wait times for check-in.” “We are working towards a quick solution,” it stated.

At present, it remains unclear whether the cyber attack has caused disruptions or affected other airports across the continent, with no group claiming responsibility for this cyber incident.