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EU Ends Border Safety Valve, Raising Airport Delay Risks
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EU Ends Border Safety Valve, Raising Airport Delay Risks

The European Union has allowed the exemption policy permitting member states to pause Entry-Exit System biometric checks during peak travel times to expire. Airlines such as Ryanair warn the full enforcement will lengthen processing times and cause severe airport bottlenecks.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1EU policy allowing border control to pause biometric checks during peak demand lapsed on Sunday.
  2. 2Ryanair is urging the European Commission to extend check exemptions until at least April 2027.
  3. 3Hotels and travel operators face potential guest disruptions and check-in delays from airport congestion.

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Source: Skift

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