Bulgaria and Romania enter into Schengen Area

ACI Europe and the European Travel Commission (ETC) are celebrating the first stage of Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen Area on March 31, as controls at air and sea borders were lifted. Olivier Jankovec, ACI Europe Director General said: “Schengen is part of the fundamental fabric of European air travel, allowing a smoother passenger experience and more efficient operations with faster connecting times and streamlined checks. Facilitating travel for EU citizens in Romania and Bulgaria is an important step forward for Europe. It is about further strengthening integration and driving equality through the fundamental right to free movement.