Czech Government Seeks Overhaul of EU Temporary-Protection Rules for Ukrainian Refugees
Prague High Court Green-Lights Return of AI Facial-Recognition System at Václav Havel Airport
Finnair Warns Czech Business Travellers of Weather-Related Disruptions via Helsinki Hub
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UK Moves to Full ETA & eVisa Enforcement — New Boarding Rules Catch Czech Travellers Off-Guard
The UK’s ETA is now fully enforced and physical visa stickers are largely replaced by eVisas. Airlines must verify digital permission to travel at check-in, catching some Czech dual nationals unaware. Business-travel managers need to update traveller profiles, train staff on UKVI account maintenance, and build in extra check-in time while systems bed down.
Prague Václav Havel Airport to Shut Main Runway for 4½-Month Overhaul Starting 30 March
Prague Airport will close its main runway 06/24 from 30 March to mid-August 2026 for a full reconstruction, forcing all traffic onto the shorter 12/30 strip. Airlines are retiming flights and cargo carriers are diverting overnight freighters. Business travellers should build extra buffer time into itineraries as slot capacity will fall by up to 20 percent during peak hours. The overhaul will future-proof Cat III operations but means a tough summer for mobility managers sending staff through Prague.
EU Pushes ETIAS Back to 2027 After Entry/Exit System Delays, Giving Czech Travellers Breathing Room
The EU has postponed the debut of ETIAS, the €7 electronic travel authorisation for visa-exempt nationals, until at least 2027 because the supporting Entry/Exit System will not be fully operational this year. The move removes immediate administrative pressure on Czech airports, airlines and inbound tour operators, although mandatory biometric EES checks still begin in April 2026. Companies moving talent or hosting events in Czechia gain extra time to adjust digital systems and traveller communications.
German Nationwide Transport Strike Announced for 27-28 February – Czech Commuters Face Two-Day Disruption
Germany’s ver.di union will shut down most municipal buses, trams and metros on 27–28 February. The action, announced on 25 February, will ripple into Czechia via cancelled cross-border buses and crowded rail services. Czech employers with staff commuting or travelling on business to Germany must arrange alternatives or remote-work solutions and allow extra time at road borders.