Tag: Airports
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System: British Travellers Should Allow Up To Four Hours for Biometric Checks
UK travellers face new EU entry-exit rules and longer waits at airports As the European Union prepares to roll out its new entry-exit system (EES) for Schengen borders, travel experts warn that British travellers should expect longer processing times at passport controls. The system, which will require fingerprints and facial biometrics from most third-country nationals,…
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EU’s New Entry-Exit System Warns of Four-Hour Delays for British Travellers
Introduction: A New Digital Border for Schengen The European Union’s new entry-exit system (EES) is set to roll out across Schengen borders, introducing biometric data collection for most non-EU visitors, including UK passport holders. As the system begins its phased implementation, travel experts are urging Britons to rethink their airport timelines. The goal is to…
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Normal operations in CAAP-managed airports after strong Davao Oriental quake
Overview: CAAP confirms continued operations following Davao Oriental quake The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has confirmed that all airports under its management remain fully operational in the wake of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday morning. The agency said initial assessments show no major damage to airport…
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Normal Operations in CAAP-Managed Airports After Strong Davao Oriental Quake
All CAAP-Managed Airports Operative After 7.4 Magnitude Quake The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed that all airports under its supervision remained operational in the wake of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday. The quick, coordinated response from aviation authorities ensured that flight schedules continued with minimal disruption,…
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Munich drone sightings force airport cancellations in latest Europe disruption
Munich drone sightings disrupt travel as flights canceled Drone sightings over Munich Airport on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to 17 flight cancellations and travel disruption for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city. According to the airport, an additional 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and…
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Paris Strike on October 2, 2025: What to Expect in Paris
Overview: A major interprofessional strike in Paris on October 2, 2025 Paris is bracing for a major interprofessional strike on Thursday, October 2, 2025, following the widespread mobilization on September 18 that disrupted transport and schooling across the Île-de-France region. The eight-union coalition—CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, UNSA, FSU, and Solidaires—have called for intensified action…
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Paris October 2, 2025 Strike: What to Expect for Transport, Schools, and Airports
Overview of the October 2 2025 strike in Paris The October 2 2025 strike follows the large mobilization on September 18 and involves eight major unions: CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, UNSA, FSU and Solidaires. After talks with the prime minister failed to deliver clear concessions, the intersyndicale is calling for intensified actions across transport,…
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Drone Threats to European Airports: Protection Gaps
Growing Drone Threats to European Airports Across Europe, drones have become an increasingly visible risk to critical infrastructure. From Polish airspace to Danish and Norwegian airports, suspected drone activity has repeatedly forced closures and disruptions. The pattern extends to the south of Sweden near Karlskrona, underscoring how quickly a small unmanned aircraft can threaten large,…
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Emergency Meeting in Poland Due to Drone Incursions
Introduction In a startling development, Poland is in a state of heightened alert following recent drone incursions into its airspace. This situation has led to the temporary closure of major airports, including those in Warsaw and Rzeszów, as authorities respond to what is being seen as a significant escalation in aerial security threats. Emergency Cabinet…