Long Queues Already Forming at Only 35 % of French EES Roll-out
Local Bus Strike in Sarthe Region Disrupts School Runs but Spares Main Tram and City Lines
Travel industry warns of summer chaos as France prepares full biometric border checks
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French e-gate upgrade stalls: Britons and Americans living in France stuck in manual lanes
Technical delays mean Parafe e-gates at French airports cannot yet read the EU’s new EES database for third-country residents. British and American card-holders must use manual lanes until at least late March, adding significant wait times and compliance headaches for employers of frequent travellers.
Europe-wide flight disruption sees 135 delays at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle alone
More than 1,100 European flights were delayed on 5 February, with Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle logging 135 delays. The disruption, caused by bad weather amplified by staffing gaps, hit Air France schedules and cargo throughput, highlighting vulnerabilities ahead of the busy spring season.