Geneva Airport queues highlight Entry-Exit System growing pains
Swiss outbound travel to United States forecast to fall another 25 % in 2026
Infosys opens Zurich hub, triggering new demand for intra-company transfers
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Swiss airports brace for summer chaos as EU biometric Entry/Exit System faces criticism
Travel bodies have asked the European Commission to let border guards suspend the biometric Entry/Exit System during peak summer months, warning of five-hour queues. Switzerland, as a Schengen member, must register every non-EU visitor from 10 April, so Zurich, Geneva and Basel airports could face severe congestion. Corporate mobility teams are advised to pad connection times and monitor possible reversion to manual stamping.
Italy’s week-long visa blackout threatens Swiss ski season and regional itineraries
Italy will stop issuing Schengen visas from 11–18 February for system maintenance, causing a ripple effect for travellers transiting to Switzerland. Swiss ski resorts already face cancellations, and mobility teams may need to reroute or postpone multi-country assignments that depend on Italian consular visas.