Major update on European airport rules as Brits hit with huge holiday blow
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Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)05:23first to report
NOVI sustav EES udvostručio je čekanja na europskim aerodromima, potaknuvši oštre kritike zrakoplovnih tvrtki zbog sporih i kompliciranih kontrola.
- express.co.uk09:17
Brits are facing long queues and delays.
- express.co.uk09:56
The UK government has updated its travel advice for 30 countries including Spain, France, Greece and Portugal
- gazettelive.co.uk10:01
People heading for European breaks have sometimes had to queue for more than four hours
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- derbytelegraph.co.uk11 Aug, 10:02their copy
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:46
Visa-exempt travelers, including those from US, UK and Canada, will eventually need €20 authorization for short stays in 30 European countries
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- tportal (Croatia)04:32
Novi europski sustav elektroničke kontrole granica ovog je ljeta znatno produljio čekanja u nekima od najvećih zračnih luka. U Frankfurtu i Amsterdamu najdulji redovi dosezali su dva sata, dvostruko više nego godinu ranije, pokazuju podaci analitičke tvrtke Qsensor koje je pribavio Financial Times
- Vecernji list (Croatia)06:56
Neke su zračne luke privremeno obustavile dijelove kontrola EES-a. Primjerice, one ne prikupljaju otiske prstiju tijekom najvećih gužvi
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)19:54
Nový elektronický systém vstupu a výstupu z Evropské unie prodloužil letos v létě čekání na některých velkých evropských letištích až na dvojnásobek. Ve Frankfurtu a Amsterdamu se maximální fronty protáhly na dvě hodiny. Aerolinky i letiště varují, že situace se může na podzim ještě zhoršit.
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- Le Figaro (France)04:00
DÉCRYPTAGE - Prévu pour cet automne, ce nouveau sésame numérique censé filtrer l’entrée des voyageurs non-européens dans l’espace Schengen a vu sa date de lancement disparaître du site officiel de l’UE. Un couac qui, contrairement aux apparences, n’a presque rien à voir avec le dispositif lui-même.
- Google News - Europe query12:49
Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double Yahoo News Canada
Tue, 18 August 2026
2 reports- connexionfrance.com10:06
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Implementation appears to have been affected by EES delays
- walesonline.co.uk10:21
ETIAS was supposed to become required for British passport holders travelling to 30 European countries in late 2026
Thu, 20 August 2026
3 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)14:55
SUSTAV EES (Entry/Exit) je sustav Europske unije za digitalnu registraciju podataka o ulasku i izlasku državljana trećih zemalja, kao i podataka o odbijenim ulascima na vanjskim granicama država članica.
- Nacional (Croatia)15:17
Povjerenik Europske komisije za unutarnje poslove i migracije Magnus Brunner ocijenio je u četvrtak da je Hrvatska predvodnica u Europskoj uniji u provedbi EES-a na graničnim prijelaznima, predstavljajući taj sustav zajedno s hrvatskim ministrom unutarnjih poslova Davorom Božinovićem u splitskoj zračnoj luci. Sustav EES (Entry/Exit) je sustav Europske unije za digitalnu registraciju podataka o ulasku […]
- tportal (Croatia)15:38
Povjerenik Europske komisije za unutarnje poslove i migracije Magnus Bruner ocijenio je u četvrtak Hrvatsku predvodnicom u Europskoj uniji u provedbi EES-a na graničnim prijelaznima, predstavljajući taj sustav zajedno s hrvatskim ministrom unutarnjih poslova Davorom Božinovićem u splitskoj zračnoj luci.
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- express.co.uk09:57
Jetting off to Europe? There are two travel documents you should carry to avoid the risk of being turned away at the border
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- aol.co.uk07:00
Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queues
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:10
Delays largely stem from implementing bloc's new digital system for electronically registering non-European nationals
Sun, 6 September 2026
5 reports- The Guardian World05:00
Sources indicate some members states will not enforce EES biometric controls after 6 September deadline What are the new EU border checks and how will they affect your holiday? Travellers to the EU could face renewed border queues as flexibility measures for the bloc’s entry-exit system officially come to an end – although numerous sources have indicated that some member states will not enforce biometric checks. Airlines last week called on the European Commission to extend discretionary powers...
- liverpoolecho.co.uk06:35
The rules for getting into countries like Greece and France change from September 6
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:12
Da oggi, domenica 6 settembre, terminano le misure straordinarie di flessibilità concesse agli Stati membri Ue per il sistema europeo EES (entry exit system), entrato in funzione nell’aprile di quest’anno. Il rischio è ora quello di un ritorno delle lunghe code alle frontiere che avevano caratterizzato l’inizio dell’estate in diversi aeroporti europei. Lo ricorda il […] L'articolo Ripartono i controlli biometrici negli aeroporti: da oggi rischio code e disagi alle frontiere proviene da Il Fatto...
- tportal (Croatia)15:41
U nedjelju istječe razdoblje privremenih olakšica u primjeni sustava ulaska i izlaska EES kojima su se sprječavale prekomjerne gužve. Riječ je o elektroničkom sustavu za evidenciju ulazaka i izlazaka državljana trećih zemalja u šengenski prostor te su se, uz podatke iz putne isprave, bilježile fotografije lica i otisci prstiju. Što slijedi?
- english.republika.mk18:22
From Sunday, 6 September, temporary flexibility measures for the European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) will end. In the past, member states were allowed to temporarily suspend fingerprinting and facial scanning when crowds became too large. Travel agencies and airlines warn that the abolition of these measures could bring back the chaos at border crossings. On […]
Mon, 7 September 2026
2 reports- getsurrey.co.uk10:00
You should plan ahead if you're going to countries like France, Spain, Italy, Greece or Portugal
2 reprints
- hulldailymail.co.uk7 Sept, 10:00their copy
- bristolpost.co.uk7 Sept, 10:00their copy
- Google News - Europe query20:04
African travellers face stricter biometric checks at 29 European borders as flexibility expires Business Insider Africa
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- coventrytelegraph.net13:55
The controversial EES system has been widely criticised for causing lengthy delays at airports in popular holiday destinations including Portugal, France and Italy
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- thelocal.de16:07
The European Commission is planning a revision of Schengen rules on short-stay visas to make the EU’s visa policy "more coherent, secure and effective, while facilitating legitimate travel".
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)18:00
Devět evropských zemí včetně Francie, Itálie a Řecka žádá o více času na plné zavedení systému EES, který na hranicích zaznamenává biometrické údaje cestujících ze zemí mimo Evropskou unii a schengenský prostor. Některé hraniční přechody a letiště totiž stále nejsou na biometrické kontroly plně technicky či kapacitně připraveny.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- thelocal.de14:13
With the autumn break coming up, many people may be wondering what kind of delays to expect at German airports due to the Entry and Exit System (EES) checks.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- irishmirror.ie14:48
Ryanair is making a major change to its airport check-in rules from November 2026 - but those who miss the new deadline could be 'denied boarding without a refund'
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- getsurrey.co.uk10:32
An alert has been issued today for anyone bringing it into the UK from the EU - even if they were bought at the airport duty free
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- Politico Europe15:00
“Member states had enough time to prepare themselves" for the EU's Entry/Exit System, says Magnus Brunner. "It has to work."
Tue, 13 October 2026
5 reports- Google News - Europe query08:22
Europe's airports and airlines demand EES rethink as 'unacceptable' delays continue The Local Europe
- Google News - Europe query08:22
Europe's airports and airlines demand EES rethink as 'unacceptable' delays continue The Local Europe
- thelocal.no10:22
One year on since the introduction of the EU's EES digital border system, the European airports and airlines association has called on EU authorities to take action to ease ongoing congestion at Schengen external border crossings that has led to 5-hour waits in some cases.
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- thelocal.ch13 Oct, 10:22their copy
- The Guardian World15:21
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone Britons travelling to EU countries have been told not to apply for an Etias visa waiver, with more than 150 websites touting the service despite its introduction being delayed. Non-EU citizens, including UK travellers and those from other visa-exempt countries including the US, Australia and Canada, will soon need to pay €20 (£17) for an electronic waiver to enter the Schengen zone under the...
- Google News - Europe query15:22
Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver The Guardian
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- euobserver.com18:00
Millions of euros of EU funds are being pumped into shoring-up border surveillance while legally-required national human-rights monitors struggle with funding. Some EU states still don't have any monitors - despite a June deadline.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:18
Zbog problema s implementacijom sustava kontrole ulaska i izlaska EES, ETIAS je i dalje bez službenog datuma