Aviation sector pressures Brussels to curb costs and simplify environmental rules

Industry association IATA is lobbying the European Commission to simplify climate requirements and address ongoing technical issues with the new Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is transitioning away from current implementation flexibilities in the coming days, which the industry warns may cause operational disruptions for travelers.

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If you are a non-EU citizen traveling in or out of the Schengen area, the end of current EES implementation flexibilities could lead to increased processing times or technical delays at borders in the coming days.

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