EU Urged to Extend Entry System Flexibility
Travel industry associations across Europe have called for an extension of the flexible rules for the European Entry and Exit System (EES) until the end of the winter season in March 2027, in order to avoid queues and delays during peak periods. There have been temporary arrangements allowing for partial suspension of biometric checks when necessary, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has supported this extension, emphasizing the need to maintain the possibility of suspension in the coming months. Additionally, the British Travel Association (ABTA) highlighted the importance of this extension, noting that the system requires citizens from non-Schengen countries—including Britons and Americans—to register biometric data upon entry, and that the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for third-country nationals is not expected until 2027.
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