Charleroi airport to halt flights in 2028 for over 2 months
The suspension is necessary to allow major reconstruction works on the hub’s only runway.
Jul 28
3 mins read
Von der Leyen admits ‘technical problems’ with new EU airport border checks
Travelers are being exempted from facial scans and fingerprint collection whenever lines get too long.
Charleroi airport to halt flights in 2028 for over 2 months
The suspension is necessary to allow major reconstruction works on the hub’s only runway.
Jul 28
3 mins read
Von der Leyen admits ‘technical problems’ with new EU airport border checks

Airlines blame the Entry/Exit System for hours-long queues and missed connecting flights.

Airlines and airports say passengers are struggling in queues of up to five hours for biometric checks

EU’s new Entry/Exit System sparks long queues, delays and missed flights as Europe’s peak holiday season tests airport capacity…

If you hold a non-EU passport, Brussels has a brand-new welcome package for your next European holiday. The Entry/Exit System was…

The EU Commission says that the EES will reduce the average time spent at passport control from 90 seconds to 20 seconds per…

Under the new 'Entry/Exit System' (EES) system, non-EU citizens must have their fingerprints and photos taken when they first…