Call to suspend new EU border system in peak holiday period as planes leave half full
Summary
Airlines and airports in Europe have asked the European Commission to pause a new biometric border check system during the busy summer holiday season. They report long queues up to five hours, delayed flights, and passengers left behind because border controls cannot process people fast enough.Key Facts
- The new EU system requires non-European Union travelers to register fingerprints and photos upon arrival.
- Since starting last October, the system has caused major delays at airports.
- Airlines and airports warn that some planes fly with many empty seats due to delays in boarding.
- Queues at border control can last as long as five hours during peak times.
- Greece and France have temporarily suspended some biometric checks to reduce problems.
- European airports expect about 40 million more passengers in July and August compared to previous months.
- The groups want the ability to fully suspend checks when passenger numbers exceed border control capacity.
- They say more staff and better technology are needed before the system runs smoothly.
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