European Airports and Airlines Warn of Longer Border Waits as EES Transition Ends
European airports and airlines organizations issued a warning about longer border waiting times on Monday, March 30, 2026, as the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system (EES) approaches. The alert specifically concerns the impending end of a transition period for the Entry/Exit System, which coincides with the high passenger traffic of the Easter holiday season.
Why this matters: Longer processing times at airports and borders will lead to significant travel disruptions for millions of passengers during a major holiday period.
The organizations stated that the cause of the anticipated delays is the full implementation of the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System. This system, designed to register non-EU travelers, will complete its transition to mandatory use for all eligible travelers during the peak Easter travel period.