Videoconference, 5 May 2026 — Facilitation experts from more than 20 ECAC Member States met online for the 71st meeting of the Facilitation Working Group, to discuss a wide-ranging agenda of European and international facilitation priorities.
Representatives from the European Commission, IATA, AIRE and ECA also participated, reflecting the broad cross-sectoral engagement that characterises ECAC’s work in this domain.
A key focus of the meeting was the outcome of the 14th ICAO Facilitation Panel (FALP/14), held in Montreal in April 2026. Members agreed on concrete steps to strengthen ECAC’s voice at ICAO level, including active participation in newly established task forces on irregular migration and the global aviation facilitation implementation strategy.
Participants also discussed PRM matters, the work of the State Assistance to Air Accident Victims Task Group, and the ongoing review of ECAC Doc 30, Part I (Facilitation). The group noted good overall progress against the 2025–2027 work programme in the field of facilitation.
Looking ahead, members highlighted two emerging operational challenges requiring close attention and coordinated European action: the implementation of the Entry/Exit System at European airports ahead of the summer peak, and the rise in unruly passenger incidents.