Calls for EU entry/exit system suspension to continue into 2027 Abta says that the EU ‘cannot roll EES out fully until it is stable and efficient’ The Independent UK · Oct 14
Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone The Guardian - UK · Oct 13
12 Australian farming families fined $814 each over power line survey access Twelve farming families in western Victoria, Australia, have been fined A$814 each for refusing to allow authorised officers onto their properties to conduct surveys for a proposed 480-kilometre electricity transmission line. The families say the project, known as Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West), threatens agricultural land,… The Times of India · Oct 12
Nine EU countries further delay EES border checks Holiday hotspots including France and Greece plead for more time to implement changes in busy airports The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
Travel industry piles pressure on EU as ‘shambolic’ EES rollout sparks fresh fears of border chaos The EU’s Entry/Exit System is facing fresh pressure after emergency measures designed to prevent border chaos expired, with major travel companies warning that passengers could once again face lengthy queues and missed flights. Euronews · Sep 8
EU entry-exit system has been a ‘shambles’, Ryanair chief says Since its launch, the EES caused disruption for some travellers, with some even missing flights due to the long queues The Independent UK · Sep 7
Countries are no longer allowed to suspend EES in peak times – how will this affect travellers? Countries will no longer be able to suspend the entry/exit system during busy travel periods The Independent UK · Sep 7
Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing from 6 September Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return. Euronews · Sep 4
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queues The Guardian - UK · Aug 23
How to save on your autumn holiday, from the best travel dates to most affordable destinations KAYAK reveals the best-value destinations and travel dates for an autumn escape, plus where to go if you want to avoid border queues as the EES rolls out across Europe. Euronews · Aug 19
Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays. Euronews · Aug 12
New EU border system triples times to get through passport control for UK Boss of Rome’s main airport says aspects of the system need to be fixed ‘urgently’ The Independent UK · Jul 19
EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms British domestic holidays are being pushed to their highest levels since Covid The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
How to navigate the long entry-exit system queues if you have a disability What to know about the new biometric data collection at the EU borders if you have limited mobility, are injured or have a disability The Independent UK · Jul 15
Euronews · Jul 10 ‘Serious concern’: Nine European countries urge EU to ease Entry/Exit System border checks Airports and airlines have also joined the chorus of criticism, once again warning of the disruption caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES).
Euronews · Jul 8 ETIAS: After EES chaos, will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed? According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’ Officials admit new post-Brexit EES system is ‘not perfect’, as airports and airlines voice fears over delays
The Independent UK · Jul 6 EU airport boss blames EES design for long border queues The boss of Rome Fiumicino claims that EES was developed with limited input from airport operators
The Economic Times · Jul 6 European Union vows more support to resolve new border check woes after airlines warning European Union migration chief Magnus Brunner has pledged increased efforts to address issues with the bloc's new border check system, the EES. Aviation industry leaders had warned of up to five-hour delays, urging immediate EU intervention. Brunner, however, suggested other factors like staffing shortages might be contributing to the disruptions,…
Euronews · Jun 26 ‘Very worried’: Rome airports could suspend new EES border checks over fears of summer travel chaos There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues.
The Independent UK · Jun 24 ‘Stop pretending’ EU entry-exit system is working, top European aviation head demands ‘This is about showing respect and decency for those who chose to travel to the EU,’ said Stefan Schulte
Evening Standard · Jun 17 Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece after 'border control delays' Ryanair blamed border delays for the disruption, while Athens International Airport said congestion was caused by ‘additional processing requirements’
The Independent UK · Jun 17 EU entry-exit system could be temporarily suspended in ‘worst-case’ scenarios If border queues become too long, countries can opt to suspend the new EES system – but only for this summer
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Euronews · Jun 10 Europe’s chaotic Entry/Exit System could take up to two years to stabilise, EU official warns Two months after Europe’s new biometric border checks launched, long queues and inconsistent procedures continue to frustrate travellers. Now, a Frontex official has warned that the troubled Entry/Exit System could take up to two years to fully stabilise.