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More Britons opt to holiday in UK this summer amid uncertainty over flights

delays at European border crossings, [triggered by the EU’s new entry-exit system (EES)](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/eu-entry-exit-system-ees-delays-airports-border-checks), was also putting people off from booking overseas holidays this summer. The airport industry has told

New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports

EES came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It requires passengers from non-EU countries, such

Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits

country. The rollout of the Entry-Exit System (EES) has caused long queues at some European airports and sparked warnings that delays

Prepare for half term queues at Dover due to EU border process, port says

delays, as the half term getaway begins. It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented. Since 10 April, the Entry Exit System (EES) was meant

Summer holiday bookings down amid ‘apprehension’, says UK travel industry

EES), which has triggered l[ong delays](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/30/eu-entry-exit-system-ees-queues-missed-flights-readers) at some big airports on the continent, could also hurt demand. The rules require passengers from non-EU countries

‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system

EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some [waiting for up to three hours](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/eu-entry-exit-system-ees-delays-airports-border-checks), airports say. The new rules have gradually been introduced in [Europe](https://www.theguardian.com/world/europe-news) since October

Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays

delays at Milan Bergamo Airport on 16 April, a number of passengers missed this flight from Milan to Manchester." According to one passenger, around 30 people were left stranded. Ryanair did not say how many

Extra EU border checks suspended at Dover as travellers face delays in heat

EES is used by EU countries – with the exception of Ireland and Cyprus – and other countries that are part of the Schengen free movement area, including Switzerland, Norway and Iceland. Non-EU passengers and some

No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says

delays at the border, even at the height of summer, the country's tourism minister has told the BBC. Olga Kefalogianni said the Greek government did not want visitors to be "burdened" by bureaucratic procedures