Independent readers have shared mixed experiences of the EU entry–exit system (EES) as disruption and confusion continue to plague the long-delayed rollout of the digital border scheme. Some ...

The EU’s Entry/Exit system (EES) went fully live on April 10, 2026 and the first days saw long queues at airports, with some travelers missing flights.

NEARLY 70 Ryanair passengers were left stranded at Lanzarote Airport after border control delays caused them to miss their ...

THE new EES travel system came into full effect just days ago – and it is causing travel chaos at airports in Europe. Over the weekend, huge queues at border control meant some passengers ...

Passengers, especially from Britain, have been facing waits of up to three hours at border control, missing flights after new system was introduced ...

Travel agent Luke Fitzpatrick shares his top tips on avoiding airport border check delays.

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 The long-delayed full implementation of the EU's new electronic border control system on Friday (April 10) ...

New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist has warned that passengers could face severe disruption this summer due to worsening delays ...

As the European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully introduced, airlines have issued advice on what time Brits should arrive at the airport to avoid disruptions ...

The United Kingdom has begun trials of a “contactless” border control system, allowing British travellers to re-enter the country without presenting their passports. The technology, which uses facial ...

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