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European Airport Border Queues Put Schiphol Travellers on Alert

Passport-control congestion at European airports is creating uncertainty for international travellers, particularly those crossing external Schengen borders. Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt have issued guidance highlighting conditions that can lengthen processing times. The immediate concern involves passengers reaching onward flights, airport transfers and accommodation as planned. However, earlier warnings do not establish current waiting times at

Europe Airport Passenger Traffic Falls for First Time Since Post-Pandemic Recovery as Major Hubs Face Disruption

Martina / July 21, 2026

European aviation has reached a significant post-pandemic turning point after passenger traffic across the continent’s airport network declined by 0.7% year-on-year in April 2026. The marginal contraction marked the first annual decline since Europe’s air transport recovery began in April 2021, interrupting years of largely uninterrupted passenger growth following the pandemic. The shift was driven