Aviation

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Airlines foot the bill for denied entry

New figures show how costs and delays are rising when passengers are stopped at the border.

Leif Holmkvist Leif Holmkvist

Published 1 November 2026 - 19:23

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Airlines foot the bill for denied entry

New figures show how costs and delays are rising when passengers are stopped at the border.

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