Disruptions continued on Monday at major European travel hubs after a ransomware attack struck a third-party system handling check-in and boarding systems.
Tag: Heathrow Airport (London, England)
Cyberattack Causes Delays at Heathrow and Other Airports in Europe
A disruption to check-in and boarding systems had snarled departures through Saturday at airports in Berlin, Brussels, Dublin and London.
Flights Are Disrupted at Airports Across U.K. After Radar Problem
A company that provides air traffic control services said it had resolved a “technical issue.” The delays came months after a power outage forced Heathrow Airport to shut down for 16 hours.
Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says
The fire at an electrical substation was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained by National Grid, an official report found.
Heathrow Was Warned of Power Supply Vulnerabilities, Airlines Advocate Says
The official said he had raised concerns about Heathrow’s electricity supply days before a power outage forced it to shut down. Heathrow disputed the relevance of the official’s comments.
Fire Briefly Disrupts Heathrow Airport Train Service
Trains linking Paddington Station with Heathrow’s Terminal 5 faced delays on Wednesday morning.
A Fire Plunged Heathrow Into Darkness. A Nearby Data Center Kept Humming. Why?
It could cost $100 million and take years to install the backup generators to prevent another hourslong power loss like the one at Britain’s biggest airport last week.
U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.
‘So Eager to Get Back’: Travelers Pour Into a Reopened Heathrow
Information boards showed that most flights would leave on time, but the lines at ticketing counters signaled that many travelers were in for more delays.
Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.