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The FAA imposed a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 12, 2026, due to thunderstorms impacting safety. Departures were halted into the late afternoon, causing delays and cancellations during a peak summer travel weekend.

The European Union is continuing the rollout of the biometric Schengen Entry/Exit System despite widespread delays. Airports and airlines report up to three-hour queues and call for temporary suspensions during peak times.

The EU has confirmed that biometric border controls under the Schengen Entry/Exit System will continue despite reports of queues up to three hours at airports like Rome and Paris. Airlines and airports have called for temporary suspensions to ease delays but the EU framework does not allow a blanket halt.