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Nine European countries urge EU to ease EES border checks

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Europe’s aviation sector warns EES has reached a 'critical point'

In an open letter, Europe's airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays of up to five hours are disrupting passengers, flights and tourism.

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Rome airports could suspend EES checks to avoid summer travel chaos

There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues.

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EES border chaos could take two years to ease, 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.

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EES delays: Wizz Air tells Brits to arrive three hours early

Budget airline Wizz Air says passengers should arrive three hours early as new EU border checks trigger long airport queues, with some travellers already missing flights amid fears of summer travel disruption.

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Greece eases Entry/Exit System border checks for British travellers

With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer.

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Europe’s Entry/Exit System: What to know about all the EES changes

The new EES system is fully operational from today and could help significantly modernise EU control systems – but travellers should expect a few initial hiccups.

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Fears of summer travel chaos if EES rollout goes ahead

Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat 'chronic border control understaffing' and 'unresolved technology issues'.

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Everything travellers need to know about the EU's Entry/Exit System

Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.

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Travellers warned to prepare for delays as EES rollout expands

The new system has already been causing significant delays for air passengers.

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Why are soldiers reinforcing border control at Lisbon Airport?

Security flaws at Humberto Delgado Airport already led to the EES rollout being suspended last month.

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What's changing for travellers to the EU in 2026?

Travel rules are changing across Europe in 2026, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes.

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EES rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports

A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES.

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Can travel insurance cover me if EES delays make me miss a flight?

Although not common, air passengers have experienced missed connections due to lengthy processing times at EU borders.

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Dover delays EES border checks until 2026 to avoid Christmas chaos

Authorities say “significant progress” has been made to streamline new digital border checks and minimise disruption for travellers.

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New EES border checks for tourists paused at Dover

The digital border system was due to come into force at the Port of Dover for tourist traffic on Saturday, 1 November.

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Scammers target UK travellers amid EU entry confusion

With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.