Queues Stretch Three Hours as EU’s New Biometric Entry/Exit System Goes Live
Switzerland’s three international airports were hit by queues of up to three hours on 13–14 April as the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System moved from pilot to full operation. Airlines and airports are urging Brussels to allow emergency suspensions of the system amid missed flights and soaring re-routing costs. The disruption threatens Swiss business travellers’ tight itineraries and could dent the country’s reputation for seamless connectivity.
Apr 15, 2026
