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The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched in October 2025, replacing manual passport stamping with digital biometric checks at 29 European countries' external borders. Since early 2026, passengers have faced waits of up to two hours amid operational challenges including duplicated checks, limited kiosks, and staffing shortfalls.

WestJet flight cancellations fell sharply to 16 on August 4, down from over 300 on August 3 after a flight attendants' strike. The airline is recovering but some disruptions remain.

WestJet cancelled more than 300 flights across Canada today. The ongoing flight attendant strike remains the main cause of cancellations.