New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports

Airports Council International warns of three-hour border queues under new EU biometric system, calls for emergency suspension powers. | Contesto: cronaca

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Travelers at major European airports are facing border control delays of up to three hours following the introduction of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES), according to the Airports Council International (ACI). The industry body, representing airports across the continent, has reported severe congestion affecting passenger processing in nations including France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Greece. The delays are directly attributed to the mandatory checks, which require the collection of personal information and biometric data from non-EU travelers. The EES is a cornerstone of the EU's strategy to modernize and secure its external borders. Designed to replace manual passport stamping, the automated IT system registers the name, travel document, biometric data—including fingerprints and facial images—and the date and place of entry and exit of third-country nationals. Its primary stated goals are to strengthen border security, prevent irregular migration, and accurately monitor overstays within the Schengen Area. The system's launch marks a significant technological shift in how border movements are logged and verified. Despite its security objectives, the operational rollout has been marred by significant implementation challenges. Airport authorities report that the new process, which involves additional steps for data capture and verification per traveler, has drastically slowed throughput at border control kiosks and counters. The ACI's warning highlights a critical gap between the system's design and the practical realities of processing high volumes of passengers, especially at major international hubs during peak travel times. The resulting queues threaten to disrupt airport operations and passenger journeys across the bloc. In response to the escalating crisis, the Airports Council International has taken the extraordinary step of formally requesting the power to temporarily suspend the EES checks. This emergency measure is seen as a necessary circuit-breaker to alleviate the immediate pressure on airport infrastructure and prevent systemic gridlock. The request underscores the severity of the disruption and suggests that current...

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