The European Union has postponed the full introduction of its biometric Entry Exit System until September 2026, following concerns that the new border control technology could significantly increase waiting times at major airports. The Entry Exit System, commonly referred to as EES, is designed to modernise border management across the Schengen Area. The system will […]
Waiting times at Lisbon Airport have eased significantly in recent days following the suspension of the new entry and exit control system in the Schengen Area and the reinforcement of operational resources, according to the country’s airline industry body. The improvement was confirmed the Associação das Companhias Aéreas and reported ECO, after months of intense […]
An unannounced inspection European Commission technicians has raised fresh concerns about border security standards at Lisbon Airport, one of Portugal’s most important transport hubs. Following an on site assessment carried out between December 15 and 17, inspectors concluded that there are serious deficiencies in how border controls are being managed, a finding that could have […]
Portugal is preparing for a major reinforcement of airport border control as nearly 50 Frontex officers are scheduled to begin operations in January 2026. The deployment will support national police at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports, addressing recent challenges at passport control and improving overall efficiency. Authorities expect the initiative to streamline arrivals while aligning […]
