Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system
Summary
A new biometric border system in Europe is causing long lines at airports during busy travel times. The Entry-Exit System (EES) checks non-EU travelers by collecting their fingerprints and photos. The European Commission says they might pause the system during peak travel periods until September.Key Facts
- The new system is leading to long waits at European airports' passport controls.
- The Entry-Exit System (EES) collects fingerprints and photos from non-EU travelers.
- EES is still being rolled out, and half of the border points are using it.
- The European Commission is considering suspending the system during busy times until September.
- Airports Council International Europe reports waiting times at border controls have increased significantly.
- Some airports, like Geneva and Tenerife, have experienced delays due to this new system, particularly during peak travel seasons.
- Machines sometimes malfunction, contributing to longer wait times.
- About 23 million entries and exits have been processed with EES so far.
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