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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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Assouline launches travel book kiosk at Hamad International Airport

Travellers passing through Doha will be able to buy books, candles, totes and other gifts from the luxury publisher.

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Revealed: The world's most beautiful airports in 2026

Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026.

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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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These are the best and worst airports in Europe

The new ranking from AirHelp looks at on-time performance, facilities and overall airport experience.

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13 floors, 1,240 rooms: Baltic Sea's largest hotel opens

Thirteen floors and 1,240 rooms: a mega-hotel on the Baltic Sea coast is about to open – but this is where the real snag lies.

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Portugal to deploy 340 more police officers at airports to cut queues

The measure comes in the wake of bottlenecks recently reported at border control in some Portuguese airports, with Lisbon particularly affected.

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Lufthansa Boeing plane crashed onto its nose at German airport

Cabin crew and ground staff were on board and several were injured and were receiving medical treatment, the airline said.

USA

Man charged with bringing bomb in carry-on bag to US airport

Before the device was removed from the airport, officers put a bomb blast suppression blanket over it and taped off the immediate area, according to the federal complaint.

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Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why

An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector.

Kuwait

Video shows moment drone hits Kuwait airport terminal

Surveillance footage captured the moment a drone struck a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in the latest escalation involving Iran.

Europe News

General strike: major disruption to services and transport

During the night shift there was a near-total walkout in public hospitals. Many schools closed, flights were cancelled and scuffles outside Parliament led to five arrests.

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UK considers airline blacklist for disruptive passengers

The UK government is exploring proposals for a national airline blacklist that could prevent abusive, violent or persistently disruptive passengers from flying with any carrier. The move comes as airlines report rising levels of bad behaviour during peak holiday periods and push for tougher measures

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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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Want to live for free on a dream island in Greece? Here's how

Fancy living rent-free on this dream island in Greece? There’s just one catch: you’ll have to meet a strict condition.