BTA is bringing together experts and officials from the EU to deliver a video webinar exclusively for ABTA members on the introduction of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).

Members will hear from DG Home, which is the department in the European Commission, which is delivering the implementation of EES, and Frontex, which is the EU’s border control agency responsible for ETIAS.

The webinar will take place on Tuesday 13th February 11am-12pm, and members can register for a place via the ABTA Member Zone.

The EES is a new automated system which will register non-EU/Schengen citizens and record their movements each time they cross the Schengen Area’s external border. It is scheduled to be introduced in Autumn this year.

ETIAS is a new visa waiver programme for non-EU travellers, due to come into force in mid-2025. When live, customers will need to apply for an ETIAS, ahead of travel, via the official website – Europa.eu/etias