Travel agencies fear airport control system delays

Monday, 20 April 2026AI summary
Travel agencies fear airport control system delays
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The National Association of Travel Agencies (Associação Nacional de Agências de Viagens or ANAV) has raised concerns regarding the implementation of a new border control system at Portuguese airports. The association warns that the transition could lead to severe congestion and longer queues for travelers. ANAV is calling for urgent coordination among authorities to mitigate potential disruptions.

Context & Explainers

ANAV is the National Association of Travel Agencies, a trade body that represents travel agencies and tour operators in Portugal and lobbies government for industry support. In the recent story it warned that severe weather could damage tourism demand and asked for faster public aid to help businesses recover.