EES statement: planning border processing into business travel

News: statement dated 12 October 2026

In their joint statement of 12 October 2026, ACI EUROPE and A4E highlighted delays in border processing under the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) and called for operational improvements. This is an industry assessment, not a new entry rule or a waiting-time announcement applicable to every airport. The source was checked on 19 October 2026.

Why this matters for company travel

An aircraft's arrival time is not the time an employee will be ready for a meeting. Passport processing, baggage collection and ground transport can each affect the schedule. Teams arranging a client meeting on the arrival day should not rely on scheduled landing time alone when deciding whether the itinerary is practical.

KUNET planning commentary

Before travelling, establish whether the meeting can move and who should be informed if the traveller is delayed. Review current airport guidance, carrier notices and official entry information relevant to the passenger together. Rather than applying one fixed buffer to every traveller, consider the route, connection and meeting start time as a complete itinerary.

Transfer and reservation checklist

• Share the flight number and current meeting arrangements with the transfer team.
• Ask in advance about waiting and rescheduling conditions if arrival is delayed.
• Confirm the hotel's late-arrival procedure and the contact responsible for the meeting.
• When reviewing another flight, consider amendment costs and any additional accommodation together.

Separate the news from the service scope

This commentary does not predict a delay to a particular flight. Border decisions and processing times remain the responsibility of the relevant authorities. KUNET can help you review flights, accommodation and transfers against your company's priorities; reservation conditions are clarified during quotation.