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fromIndependent
5 days agoA 'black-swan event': The behind-the-scenes story of how a cyber attack and bomb scare caused chaos at Dublin Airport
A cyber attack coincided with a bomb alert at Dublin Airport, forcing evacuation of 12,000 passengers and severely disrupting Aer Lingus operations.
fromSecurityWeek
1 week agoCyberattack Disrupts Check-In Systems at Major European Airports
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems. The disruptions to electronic systems initially reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible. Many other European airports said their operations were unaffected.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks agoDublin Airport passengers can take two litres of liquids in hand luggage and won't need clear bags under new rules
Dublin Airport deployed around 30 C3 CT-style scanners, relaxed liquid rules to two litres and removed clear plastic bag requirement; Cork Airport will follow soon.
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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks agoRyanair has 'no qualms' about resuming Israel flights, but probably won't, says Michael O'Leary
Ryanair chief frustrated that Irish focus on Palestinian plight overshadows Ukraine; airline may not resume Israel flights because of operational and security complications.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoWhat Actually Happens If You're on the No-fly List?
If you've ever watched the movie "Due Date," you're probably familiar with the concept of a no-fly list. In the 2010 film, Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifiniakis' characters end up having to drive across the country after getting kicked off a flight for inadvertently using trigger words like "bomb" and "terrorist." While the movie is a comedy, and it's not based on a true story, no-fly lists are no joke.
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