Worldwide travel rules, dated and sourced
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Border systems, passenger rights and entry rules change with little warning. Every answer here names its source and the day we last verified it, so you can review before you go. When we are not sure, we say so. Start with flight delay and cancellation compensation rules for Canada, the EU, the UK and the US, travel insurance claim appeals, or how much time EES border checks may need on a Schengen connection.
Latest changes
- 13 Sep 2026Reports that nine countries may keep limiting EES biometric checksUnconfirmed
- 9 Sep 2026UK CAA guidance on compensation after the 8 September NATS disruptionIn force
- 7 Sep 2026EES congestion pause ceased to apply, last day 6 SeptemberIn force
Rules ledger.
Every entry names its source, its status and the day we last checked it. Anything we cannot confirm is labelled Unconfirmed.
Rules ledger
| Rule | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| EES, congestion pause endedAccording to Regulation (EU) 2025/1534, for a limited time after the rollout countries could pause biometric registration at a named crossing for up to six hours when waits were excessive. That power ran 90 days plus an automatic 60-day extension after the rollout ended on 9 April 2026. By our count the last day was 6 September 2026, and it ceased from 7 September. The regulation has no mechanism to extend it.Sources: Regulation (EU) 2025/1534, EUR-Lex, European Commission, 10 Apr 2026 | In force | 02 Oct 2026 |
| EES, reports of continued limits in nine countriesAccording to press reports that trace to a single Times report, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland were allowed to keep limiting biometric checks after the deadline, with no new date. We found no official statement or legal instrument confirming it, and the European Commission has not commented.Sources: Connexion France, Your Mileage May Vary, Remote Work Europe | Unconfirmed | 02 Oct 2026 |
| EES, Entry/Exit SystemAccording to the European Commission, EES became fully operational across all Schengen countries on 10 April 2026, after a progressive start that began on 12 October 2025. It registers non-EU travellers on short stays, including fingerprints and a facial image, in place of passport stamps.Sources: European Commission, 10 Apr 2026, Official EES site, TTG Media | In force | 02 Oct 2026 |
| UK, CAA guidance on the NATS disruptionAccording to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (9 September 2026), a technical issue at NATS on 8 September led to delays and the cancellation of hundreds of UK flights. The CAA considers delays and cancellations directly caused by it likely to be extraordinary circumstances, so passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation for those. Airlines must still look after passengers, offer a refund or re-routing, and promptly reimburse reasonable costs when passengers arrange their own care. The CAA calls this guidance only, says each case turns on its facts, and says passengers can still claim, including in court. It also published a statement on a further disruption on 21 September, which we have not summarised.Sources: UK Civil Aviation Authority, 9 Sep 2026 | In force | 02 Oct 2026 |
| ETIASAccording to press reports, ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to Europe, is scheduled for Q4 2026, with a fee of €20 (up from €7). We found no confirmed launch date in the sources we checked.Sources: Business Travel News Europe, VisasNews, Official ETIAS portal | Unconfirmed | 01 Oct 2026 |
| More entries are added as each one is checked. Links to official government pages are attached wherever we can find them. | ||
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Flight claim guide
Flight delayed or cancelled? See which rules may apply, the amounts and deadlines, where to file, and wording you can edit and send yourself.
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Insurance appeal pack
Travel insurer denied delay or cancellation expenses? Build your appeal from your own policy wording.
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Connection check
Changing planes into or out of Schengen? Estimate how much time border checks may need.
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Latest articles.
Guides and dated updates on flight compensation, EES, ETIAS and travel insurance appeals. See all articles.
- Update
ETIAS: what we know and what is unconfirmed
ETIAS is the planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to Europe. Here is what the sources say about the fee and the date, and what they do not.
- Guide
EU261, UK261 or APPR: which rules apply?
Which flight compensation rules cover your flight depends on where it left, where it landed and which airline flew it. Here is how each rule set describes its own scope.
- Update
The NATS disruption: what the CAA said
On 8 September 2026 a technical issue at NATS disrupted UK flights. What the CAA said about compensation, care and costs, and why it calls its view guidance.
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EES, nine countries limiting checks
Press reports say nine countries may still limit biometric checks after the deadline. We found no official statement.
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ETIAS launch date
Press reports say ETIAS is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. We found no confirmed launch date.
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Recent changes.
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- Q4 2026ETIAS launch scheduled, date not yet confirmedUnconfirmed
- 13 Sep 2026Reports that nine countries may keep limiting EES biometric checksUnconfirmed
- 9 Sep 2026UK CAA guidance on compensation after the 8 September NATS disruptionIn force
- 7 Sep 2026EES congestion pause ceased to apply, last day 6 SeptemberIn force
- 10 Apr 2026EES fully operational at all Schengen external bordersIn force
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Is the EES biometric check still required?
According to Regulation (EU) 2025/1534, the power to pause biometric registration because of congestion ceased to apply on 7 September 2026 (last day 6 September). Press reports say nine countries may still limit checks. We could not confirm that from an official source, so it is marked Unconfirmed.
Sources: Regulation (EU) 2025/1534, EUR-Lex, European Commission, EES fully operationalWhat is ETIAS and when does it start?
According to press reports, ETIAS, the pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to Europe, is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 with a fee of €20. We found no confirmed launch date in the sources we checked.
Sources: Official ETIAS portalWhere can I find flight delay compensation rules?
The flight claim guide covers Canada, the EU, the UK and the US: which published rules may apply, the amounts and deadlines, where to file, and wording you can edit and send yourself.