A possible cyberattack disrupted operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport over the weekend, affecting thousands of travelers.

By Monday morning, operations were reportedly smoother, but the airport's website remained inaccessible, and there was no clear timeline for full service restoration.

Passengers experienced longer security lines and waits at baggage claims due to the outage, complicating the travel experience.

Experts emphasize the need for the transportation industry to prioritize cybersecurity and adopt proactive measures to mitigate potential threats.

Ports are attractive targets for hackers due to the valuable data they hold, such as passenger information and cargo manifests.

In response to the attack, the Port of Seattle isolated critical systems to mitigate further impact.

Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle confirmed that efforts are underway to minimize the disruption for passengers and airline partners, although a timeline for resolution remains unclear.

Travelers were advised to check with their airlines for updated flight information, as internet outages were impacting airport operations.

Despite the disruptions, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported that security operations at Sea-Tac Airport were unaffected.

As of Saturday evening, the disruptions had resulted in 247 delayed flights and six cancellations, although it was uncertain if the outages directly caused these issues.

The incident raises concerns about the risks of ransomware attacks, which often involve both data theft and system disruption.

Travel disruptions continued into the following day, with significant delays reported for departing and arriving flights.