Airport bosses warn EU border checks triple waiting times for Brits

European airport leaders report significant delays for British nationals under new entry rules.

Talivio News · Global 20 July 2026, 20:19 1 min read

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European airport bosses warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the EU.

3 times increase

In some cases, waiting times for British nationals have tripled due to the new EU border checks.

Airline advisory

Ryanair warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

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Update — 22 July, 10:35

The new border procedures are officially identified as the Entry/Exit System, which incorporates biometric checks for non-EU travelers. Despite the increased waiting times, data indicates that British holidaymakers' travel plans remain unaffected, with no flight cancellations reported as a result of the new regulations.

Marit Vandeveld

General Assignment Reporter · Talivio News

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