Ryanair and Berlin Airport warn of severe summer travel disruption due to the EU's new digital Entry-Exit System (EES). Non-EU travelers face long queues, with waits up to two hours reported. Airlines urge a postponement of the system until after the summer holidays.
The UK is set for its hottest day of the year, with temperatures forecast to exceed 30C over the bank holiday weekend. Amber health alerts are in effect for parts of England. Significant travel delays are reported at the Port of Dover due to new EU border checks, impacting ferry and Eurostar services.
The Port of Dover has warned ferry passengers to expect delays as half-term travel begins, with 90-minute waits reported amid the rollout of the EU Entry Exit System. Biometric machines are not yet active at Dover, but border officials are still creating digital traveller profiles.
The Port of Dover is bracing for significant delays as the half-term getaway begins, with new EU border system (EES) implementation expected to lengthen processing times. While biometric data collection is not yet fully active, digital profile creation is causing queues of up to 90 minutes.
The Port of Dover anticipates significant delays for ferry passengers during the half-term getaway due to the EU's new Entry Exit System (EES), which requires digital recording of biometric data. While French authorities haven't fully implemented fingerprint and photo checks, profile creation is lengthening border processes.
The Port of Dover is bracing for significant delays during the half term getaway due to the EU's new Entry Exit System (EES). French border authorities have not yet fully implemented biometric checks, but profile creation is slowing down processing. Around 18,000 cars are expected, with contingency plans in place.
