SWISS warns of residual delays after U.S. FAA ground-stop ripples
Federal government and airports mull e-Gate fast-track programme to ease EES queues
Weekend engineering works cancel all Basel–Paris TGVs on 14–15 November
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Swiss border guards foil hidden-passenger smuggling attempt in campervan at Basel crossing
Customs inspectors near Basel found a passport-less man hidden in a cupboard inside a campervan on 13 November. The driver faces smuggling and forgery charges, highlighting tighter Swiss land-border checks and the legal risks for anyone facilitating illegal entry.
Swiss Authorities and Aviation Industry Seek Faster Border Checks as EES Congestion Persists
The justice minister convened airlines, airports and border authorities on 13 November 2026 to tackle EES-related bottlenecks that have prolonged immigration queues. Proposals include launching a trusted-traveller programme and adding e-gates. Faster processing is vital for Switzerland’s status as a business hub and for companies moving staff through its airports.