Topic Lifecycle: Dormant
This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Saturday 1 August 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.
Coverage trend (last 30 days)
How much coverage this topic got from each channel over the past month.
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What was reported
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UK travellers to the European Union are facing delays due to the new Entry-Exit System (EES), which requires non-EU nationals, including British passport holders, to provide fingerprints and a photograph when entering and leaving the Schengen area. The system became fully operational in April 2026. Several airports and the Port of Dover have reported congestion, with some passengers missing flights. Ryanair published a list of seven European airports where delays are particularly severe. Some countries, such as Portugal and Sweden, offer a pre-registration app to speed up the process. Travel experts advise allowing extra time, especially for connecting flights, and checking destination-specific requirements.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One |
|---|---|---|
| The new EU border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), requires fingerprints and a photo from non-EU nationals including British travellers. | ||
| Ryanair identified seven popular European airports where UK passengers are experiencing long delays due to new EU border checks. | · | |
| The Port of Dover's boss warned of congestion and delays over the summer if the new border system is not eased. | · | |
| Some airports have reported five-hour waits for the new EU border checks, causing passengers to miss connecting flights or flights home. | · | |
| Portugal and Sweden offer an app where travellers can pre-register their details up to 72 hours before travel to speed up border checks. | · | |
| The new EU border system is working well in some places but not everywhere, with problems attributed to insufficient machines, staff shortages, and technology issues. | ||
| Travellers may miss connecting flights if they do not allow enough time for the new border checks, especially at big airports. | · |
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Timeline
Where this topic appeared. Cells show coverage time and are darker when there was more coverage.
| Date | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | BBC Two | Channel 4 | GB News | ITV | Sky News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 1 August 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | 1m 4.1% | — | — |
| Sunday 19 July 2026 | 20s 19.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saturday 18 July 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2m 25s 5.1% |
| Friday 17 July 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7m 17s 10.7% | — |
| Thursday 2 July 2026 | 3m 28s 10.3% | — | 2m 21s 3.2% | — | — | — | — | — |