Aviation Industry Asks European Commission to Pause Schengen Entry/Exit System

航空業要求歐盟委員會暫停申根區出入境系統

Jul 1, 2026, 15:54
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Major European aviation and airport organizations have asked the European Commission to temporarily stop the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) to reduce border congestion during the busy summer season.

歐洲主要航空與機場組織已要求歐盟委員會暫時停止實施出入境系統 (EES)，以減少繁忙夏季期間的邊境擁堵。

Main Body

The current problems are caused by the gradual introduction of the EES, a biometric system that requires non-EU citizens to provide fingerprints and photos when entering the 29-country Schengen Area. Since these checks began in April, industry groups—including ACI Europe, Airlines for Europe, and IATA—have reported serious delays, with some passengers waiting up to five hours. Consequently, these bottlenecks have led to operational disruptions, such as passengers queuing outside terminals and flights departing with empty seats because passengers could not pass through border control in time.

目前的 問題是由於逐步引入 EES 所造成的，這是一個生物識別系統，要求非歐盟公民在進入 29 國申根區時提供指紋與照片。自 4 月開始檢查以來，包括 ACI Europe、Airlines for Europe 與 IATA 在內的業界團體報告指出出現嚴重延遲，部分乘客甚至等待長達五小時。因此，這些瓶頸導致了運作紊亂，例如乘客在航廈外排隊，以及部分航班因乘客無法及時通過邊境管制而帶著空位起飛。

Industry leaders emphasize that while they agree with the long-term security goals of the EES, the current infrastructure and staffing levels are not enough to handle the demand. This situation is made worse by the expected arrival of 40 million extra passengers during July and August. Therefore, the industry has proposed two solutions: allowing member states to stop biometric collection when passenger numbers are too high, and creating a permanent flexible system to handle exceptional situations after September.

業界領袖強調，雖然他們同意 EES 的長期安全目標，但目前的基礎設施與人力配置不足以應對需求。而 7 月與 8 月預計將有額外 4,000 萬名乘客抵達，使情況進一步惡化。因此，業界提出了兩項解決方案：允許成員國在乘客數量過高時停止生物識別採集，以及在 9 月之後建立一個永久的靈活系統以處理特殊情況。

Responses across Europe have varied, as Greece and France have already temporarily stopped biometric checks to prevent a total system failure. Aviation bodies assert that if the regulations are not adjusted to match operational reality, the resulting inefficiency could damage the European Union's reputation as a top tourism destination and discourage international travelers.

歐洲各國的反應不一，希臘與法國已暫時停止生物識別檢查，以防止系統全面崩潰。航空機構主張，若法規未能根據實際運作情況進行調整，由此產生的低效率可能會損害歐盟作為頂級旅遊目的地的聲譽，並令國際旅客卻步。

Conclusion

The aviation industry is now waiting for a response from President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the request to suspend biometric checks to avoid a system collapse during the summer travel peak.

航空業目前正等待歐盟委員會主席 Ursula von der Leyen 針對暫停生物識別檢查要求的答覆，以避免夏季旅遊高峰期間出現系統崩潰。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Logical Bridge': Moving from A2 to B2

At the A2 level, you use simple words like so, but, and and. To reach B2, you need Connectors of Result and Contrast. These words act as "glue," making your English sound professional and fluid rather than choppy.

🧩 The Upgrade Path

Look at how the article transforms simple ideas into high-level logic:

  • Instead of "So..." →\rightarrow Use "Consequently"

    • A2 Style: There were long lines, so planes left with empty seats.
    • B2 Style: "Consequently, these bottlenecks have led to operational disruptions..."
    • Rule: Use Consequently at the start of a sentence to show a direct, formal result.

  • Instead of "But..." →\rightarrow Use "While"

    • A2 Style: They like the security goals, but they don't have enough staff.
    • B2 Style: "While they agree with the long-term security goals... the current infrastructure... [is] not enough."
    • Rule: Use While to balance two opposite facts in one single sentence.

  • Instead of "That's why..." →\rightarrow Use "Therefore"

    • A2 Style: More people are coming in July, that's why they want a change.
    • B2 Style: "Therefore, the industry has proposed two solutions."
    • Rule: Therefore is the gold standard for academic and business writing to introduce a logical conclusion.

💡 Pro Tip: The "Comma Pause"

Notice that Consequently and Therefore are almost always followed by a comma. This creates a natural pause for the listener, which is a hallmark of B2 fluency.

Example: Therefore, (pause) the industry has proposed...

Vocabulary Learning

implementation (n.)
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
Example:The implementation of the new security rules caused some initial confusion at the airport.
congestion (n.)
A state of being extremely full or blocked, typically referring to traffic or crowds.
Example:Heavy traffic congestion made the commuters arrive late to their offices.
bottlenecks (n.)
Situations that cause delay in a process or system.
Example:The narrow security checkpoints created bottlenecks that slowed down the flow of passengers.
disruptions (n.)
Events that interrupt a process, system, or way of working.
Example:Severe weather conditions caused major disruptions to the flight schedule.
infrastructure (n.)
The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example:The city needs to invest in better infrastructure to support the growing population.
assert (v.)
To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:The company continues to assert that its products are safe for public use.
inefficiency (n.)
Failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example:The inefficiency of the old booking system led to many double-booked flights.
suspend (v.)
To officially stop something from continuing for a period of time.
Example:The university decided to suspend the classes until the building repairs were complete.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→