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October 13, 2025

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EU’s Entry-Exit System Starts Long-Awaited Implementation
SOURCE: BTN EUROPE, 10/13

The EU’s long-awaited Entry-Exit System (EES) has finally been launched after a multitude of delays.

The six-month phased introduction of the digital border control system started on Sunday (12 October), with each of the 29 participating European countries deciding on how quickly they will implement the system. For full details, read BTN Europe’s in-depth analysis of the EES launch.

 
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AVIATION

Qantas Says Customer Data Released By Cyber Criminals Months After Cyber Breach (RAPPLER, 10/12)

Aircraft Supply Chain Delays Could Cost Airlines Over $11bn in 2025, IATA Warns (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS, 10/13)

Hawaiian Airlines to Operate Final Flight Before SOC Integration With Alaska Airlines (SIMPLE FLYING, 10/13)

Why Airlines and Passengers Need to Brace for Cyber Turbulence This Summer (TECH NATIVE, 10/13)

Travelers Agree This Airline Solution to Overbooking Is Completely Backwards and Unfair (EXPLORE, 10/12)

SUSTAINABILITY

Moeve Joins Shell's Platform to Scale Sustainable Jet Fuel (GLOBAL BANKING AND FINANCE, 10/13)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Canada - Severe weather forecast across central regions in Canada through at least Oct. 13. Possible transport, business, and utility disruptions.

Peru - Transport workers and civil society groups to stage strike and protests across Peru Oct. 15. Avoid all protests as a precaution.

Spain - Severe weather forecast to continue across parts of eastern Spain through Oct. 14. Disruptions ongoing.

United States - Adverse winter weather forecast over elevated parts of the western US through at least Oct. 14. Hazardous travel conditions likely.  

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