EasyJet has issued a warning to UK holidaymakers planning Easter getaways to Europe, highlighting the risk of severe passport control queues related to the 90 180 rule and the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES). As travelers navigate the 90 180 day limit for stays within the Schengen Area, the EES mandates biometric registration—including fingerprints and photos—for non-EU travelers. Technical glitches have led to wait times stretching up to two hours at peak periods.www.the-independent.comwww.thetimes.com

With travel peaking around the Easter holiday, the airline urges passengers to arrive at airports three hours early. Aviation leaders have called for a suspension of the full EES rollout, citing ongoing technical disruptions at border points. While EES processes are designed to take 70 seconds per entry, current system failures are undermining efficiency across major hubs.

Compounding these challenges, easyJet has managed potential disruptions from French cabin crew strikes through staff incentives, though experts warn of possible summer volatility.www.thetraveler.orgwww.visahq.com Travelers missing connections due to border queues may qualify for rebooking or refunds under EU261 rules. Passengers on UK-France-Spain routes are advised to utilize flexible tickets and allow extra time at the airport to mitigate the impact of these border delays.