EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns
Summary
The European Union’s new digital border system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing long travel delays, with passengers waiting in lines for up to five hours. Airport and airline groups warn these problems could get worse during the busy summer travel season and ask the EU to allow suspending the system when needed to avoid more disruption.Key Facts
- The EU introduced the Entry/Exit System (EES) in October to replace passport stamping.
- EES collects travelers' personal data including names, passports, fingerprints, and facial images.
- Since EES started, passengers have faced delays up to five hours at border controls.
- Flights have left with many passengers still in line, causing planes to be half-full.
- Airport and airline groups say the situation is putting too much pressure on airports and border officers.
- They want EU leaders to allow suspending the EES when passenger numbers exceed border capacity.
- The EU expects 40 million more passengers in July and August, increasing the risk of delays.
- The World Travel and Tourism Council warned delays could threaten up to $45.4 billion in visitor spending.
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