easyJet has issued an important update for passengers travelling to Spain and many other destinations
10:40, 21 Apr 2026Updated 14:11, 21 Apr 2026
easyJet issued an update earlier this month(Image: Rob Atherton via Getty Images)
easyJet is urging passengers heading to Spain, along with a host of other destinations, to follow six key steps ahead of their travels.
The airline issued a notice earlier this month, with over 100 airports affected. It’s all down to a significant rule change that has come into force following Brexit.
In an “important update” released on April 1, easyJet warned that queue times may be disrupted, as it said: “Airports across Europe may experience longer queues at passport control whilst the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks are being completed. This will mean you may need to have your biometrics taken including your face and fingerprints scanned.”
To ensure your journey runs as smoothly as possible, easyJet is requesting that passengers do the following:
Plan your travel to and through the airport, as you may experience longer queuesIf you need to go to Bag Drop, go there as soon as it opensMake your way through security as early as possibleBe aware that there may be additional checks at passport control before your gateHead to the gate or boarding area as soon as it’s announcedMake sure you have the correct documents to travel
The airline further warns: “You may experience longer queues in your arrival airport”. The EES applies to 29 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.