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'Hats off to Bergerac airport': Mixed early feedback as France rolls out EU’s Entry/Exit System
Travellers’ reports from airports and ports on May 15 show France’s EES roll-out producing very different experiences: smooth and well-staffed at Bergerac, congested at Bordeaux and chaotic for some Channel ferry users. The divergence reflects staggered implementation dates and incomplete staff training. Global mobility teams should warn non-EU assignees to carry residency cards, build extra time into itineraries and monitor local conditions. In the longer run, EES is expected to streamline border checks and pave the way for ETIAS.
French residency-card holders report inconsistent passport-queue rules at airports
A reader survey updated on May 15 shows that French airports apply passport-queue rules for residency-card holders inconsistently, with some directing them to fast EU lanes and others forcing them into lengthy non-EU EES queues. The lack of uniformity exposes residents and employers to delays and missed connections. Until staffing and training catch up, mobility managers should brief assignees to carry cards, request the correct lane and allow extra time.
What UK and other non-EU travellers need to know about France’s new EES checks this summer
A 15 May *Which?* travel briefing explains how France’s new EES biometric border checks will work, what exemptions exist, and why travellers should still prepare for long queues this summer. It also clarifies timelines for the follow-on ETIAS permit. The piece is a practical resource for mobility managers drafting employee travel guidance.