Travellers to the European Union have faced additional border security checks since the launch of the digital entry and exit system (EES) last October. The new system requires most non-EU citizens, including those from the UK, to register their biometric information at the border.
The checks are causing significant delays, with airlines and airports reporting queues of up to five hours. Some flights are leaving half empty as passengers miss their departures.
Industry bodies are calling for the system to be suspended during the peak summer holiday period to avoid further disruption. The situation has sparked concerns among UK holidaymakers planning trips to the EU.
—
