border checks
Coverage of border checks in the Nexus archive.
- Britons travelling home via EU airports ‘should allow three hours’ before flights
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamps with digital registration, has caused significant delays at European airports, prompting an airline boss to advise British travelers to arrive three hours early. The system, fully operational since last month, has led to large queues at border checks.
- Portugal and Italy latest holiday destinations set to ditch controversial EU border checks to avoid half-term chaos
Portugal and Italy plan to remove controversial EU border checks during the half-term period to prevent travel chaos. The move aims to streamline movement between the two countries and reduce disruptions for holidaymakers.
- The busiest European airports for Brits as EES border checks cause delays
The article discusses delays at European airports due to EES border checks affecting British travelers. The busiest airports for Brits are experiencing congestion as new entry-exit system checks are implemented.
- Passengers are 'left vomiting and passing out' after becoming stranded in Milan airport while trying to fly home to UK 'because of border check queues'
Passengers stranded at Milan Malpensa Airport experienced severe distress, including vomiting and passing out, due to excessively long border check queues while attempting to return to the UK. The incident highlights chaotic conditions at the airport during immigration processes.