Paris-area airports ask EU to postpone full Entry/Exit System rollout until after summer 2026
France makes online visa appointments mandatory worldwide, ending walk-in requests
Hundreds of flights cancelled at Paris-CDG as Atlantic storm disrupts European network
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Aviation & airline groups urge Brussels to allow emergency suspension of biometric EES checks
IATA, ACI Europe and A4E have asked the EU to let countries such as France suspend the biometric Entry/Exit System if airport queues become unmanageable this summer. The move would give French hubs legal cover to pause EES without violating EU rules.
UK issues spring travel warning for France as EU biometric border checks bite
The UK government’s 22 February travel notice warns that new EU biometric controls are already causing long queues on routes to France and could worsen over Easter. Companies are advised to build extra time into itineraries and to brief travellers on forthcoming ETIAS requirements.
Engine surge forces Air France Boeing 777 to turn back to Martinique, stranding nearly 500 passengers
Flight AF895 with 469 people on board returned to Fort-de-France on 21 February after an engine surge, forcing Air France to re-protect passengers and highlighting logistical challenges on the busy Caribbean-Paris route.
Canada drops biometrics for FIFA World Cup visas—French teams and media to benefit
Canada will waive fingerprinting and photo collection for FIFA-accredited visitors during the 2026 World Cup. The move will slash paperwork for French teams, media and sponsors, making last-minute travel easier and protecting corporate hospitality programmes.