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Europe's biometric border checks get stricter for travellers from 6 September

Temporary measures allowing EU countries to suspend biometric data collection at borders are ending. Less flexibility for airports and border officials will result when passenger numbers overwhelm passport control areas. Industry groups like ABTA and IATA advocate for the extension of these flexibilities, cautioning that renewed delays could occur.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 September 2026 at 2:24

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