Travel expert says EU border change means 'getting to airport earlier'

Hayley Sparkes is a travel expert who has appeared on TV02:50, 05 Sep 2026Travelling can be stressful at the best of times, but few things spark panic quite like the prospect of missing your flight. While you might think arriving at the airport 90 minutes before departure leaves plenty of time to check in, clear security and get to your gate, travel expert and broadcaster Hayley Sparkes warns the new EU border procedures could mean travellers need to leave themselves considerably more breathing room.‌As a travel industry expert, Hayley regularly appears in the press sharing her story and top travel advice, as well as appearing on a prime-time series for Channel 5. In 2023, Hayley and her close friend Laura Hamilton (fellow TV presenter) became brand ambassadors for travel company - The Tra