Flights delayed and cancelled as cyber hackers hit European airports

Flights have been delayed and cancelled across Europe after cyber hackers targeted a service provider for several major airports.

Collins Aerospace, which provides services for multiple airlines globally, is said to be 'experiencing a technical issue which may cause delays for departing passengers' after an attack on Friday night.

London Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin have all been affected, with passengers advised to check the status of their flight before arriving at the airport.

A Heathrow spokesperson said: 'Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers.

'While the provider works to resolve the problem quickly, we advise passengers to check their flight status with their airline before travelling.