Russian Travel Agency Anywayanyday Halts Bookings Amid Cyberattack
Russian online travel agency **Anywayanyday** has temporarily suspended new bookings following a cyberattack that crippled its IT infrastructure. The incident has left customers unable to purchase tickets or book hotels, though previously confirmed reservations remain valid. The company is actively working to restore services and strengthen its security protocols.
One of Russia's oldest online travel booking services, **Anywayanyday**, announced Wednesday a temporary suspension of new bookings due to a significant cyberattack on its IT infrastructure. The platform's website is currently unavailable, preventing customers from purchasing airline and train tickets or booking hotels.
**Anywayanyday** stated that while its systems are being restored, previously confirmed reservations will remain valid. The company did not provide a timeline for the full resumption of normal operations.
In a statement, **Anywayanyday** confirmed, "We have already taken steps to strengthen our security and are working to restore service availability." Crucially, the company added that it has found no evidence of customer personal data compromise, a relief for privacy-conscious users.
The identity of the attackers and the specific method of the breach have not been disclosed by **Anywayanyday**.
Launched in 2008, **Anywayanyday** has established itself as a major player in the Russian travel sector, boasting partnerships with approximately 800 airlines and 330,000 hotels as of 2025.
This cyber incident occurs amidst broader disruptions to Russia's aviation industry, which has been grappling with a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow. Recent reports indicate over 500 flights have been delayed or canceled at Moscow's airports since Tuesday evening, with **Rosaviatsia**, Russia's aviation authority, imposing temporary restrictions on air traffic.
Russian airline booking systems have been a recurring target for cyberattacks. In 2023, the **Leonardo** airline reservation system experienced a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, impacting several Russian carriers and causing widespread flight delays.