A severe and widespread cyber attack has plunged some of Europe's busiest airports into chaos, causing mass flight cancellations and leaving thousands of British travellers stranded and facing major disruption.
The sophisticated attack has targeted critical airport systems, causing significant delays to departures and arrivals. Passengers are being urgently advised to check their flight status with airlines before travelling, as the situation continues to develop rapidly.
Travel Plans in Turmoil
Terminals across the continent are experiencing unprecedented levels of disruption. Information display systems have been compromised, leading to confusion among passengers, while check-in and baggage handling operations have been severely hampered.
Long queues are snaking through departure halls as ground staff struggle to process passengers manually. The ripple effect of the initial cancellations is now causing further delays throughout the European flight network.
Official Response and Warnings
Airport authorities and airlines are working desperately to contain the fallout and restore normal operations. Cybersecurity experts have been drafted in to investigate the source and nature of the attack.
An official travel warning has been issued, stating: "We strongly advise all passengers to expect considerable disruption and to allow extra time for their journeys. The full impact of this incident is still being assessed."
The attack serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of critical national infrastructure to malicious cyber activity. The travel chaos is expected to continue for some time, with no immediate resolution in sight.
