Entry/Exit System: Aviation associations call for implementation to be relaxed

In view of additional waiting times for travelers and border controls that are difficult to implement due to staff shortages and technical problems, ACI Europe, A4E and IATA have appealed to EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner. They want a gradual introduction to remain more flexible.

11. February 2026
Heavy passenger traffic at Heathrow Airport in London. London (United Kingdom), January 14, 2025 Transportation Aviation Airport Heathrow Passengers circulate through the terminals of Heathrow Airport, which is experiencing intense movement of arrivals and departures of domestic and international fligh
The introduction of the new entry and exit system can currently lead to longer waiting times for non-EU citizens. (IMAGO / TheNews2)

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Last updated: 11. February 2026