The UK has begun introducing contactless eGates, allowing eligible passengers to complete automated border checks without initially scanning their passports. East Midlands Airport launched the technology on 6 October 2026, ahead of expansion to other major gateways. Initial access covers British citizens entering on British passports. Other nationalities already eligible for conventional eGates are expected
Travellers across the United Kingdom have faced widespread aviation disruption as 45 flight cancellations and 429 delays affected services at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester Airport. Airlines caught in the disruption included British Airways, BA Euroflyer, easyJet, Lufthansa, SAS, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Norwegian Air Shuttle and several European carriers. The operational changes affected
easyJet is accelerating its Winter 2026 expansion with 22 newly announced routes from airports across the United Kingdom, strengthening direct travel to destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Arctic. The airline’s latest release adds 13 routes from eight UK airports, following nine services announced earlier in the spring. Together, the additions improve regional access
