Seattle: Internet, phone, email and other communication services at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the US remained disrupted for the third consecutive day on Monday due to a cyber attack. Airport officials are busy investigating the attack and trying to restore services. Airport Aviation Managing Director Lance Little said in a press conference, “We are working day and night to restore essential services and minimize the impact on passengers.” Passengers are facing a lot of trouble due to disruption of communication services.
Officials did not say this
Little said that airport officials are working closely with other federal agencies including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Security Department. Officials did not say to what extent the services have been affected, but Little clarified that this has not affected the ability of TSA to check passengers.
This advice was issued
Some aviation companies, including Delta and Alaska Airlines, denied that services were affected by the cyber attack. However, the attack reportedly affected Seattle Airport’s baggage sorting system, prompting airport officials to advise passengers to avoid checking luggage to avoid unnecessary delays.
How long will it take to recover?
Officials also advised passengers to leave for the airport with extra time. Passengers were asked to use airlines’ mobile applications to obtain boarding passes and bag tags. “Airport teams are working to restore all services, but it cannot be said at this time how long it will take,” officials posted on Facebook.
