Andy Burnham is urged by Liberal Democrats to lobby EU leaders directly for the suspension of the new Entry-Exit System (EES) until at least September, as 2.2 million British holidaymakers begin their summer travels, facing potential delays and disruptions at EU borders.
France and the UK have agreed to increase staffing at border controls to prevent travel chaos during the summer holidays. New EU fingerprinting and facial recognition checks are expected to cause significant delays at Channel crossings.
The CEO of Fraport Greece, Alexander Zinell, has urged a major reform of the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES) border checks, citing passenger discomfort and safety risks due to long queues. His airports have used gazebos to shield travelers from the sun.
Rome's airport chief warns the EU's new digital border system (EES) could cause "disaster" this summer. Marco Troncone stated suspending biometric checks for non-EU citizens is the only way to avoid travel chaos, citing faulty technology and long queues.
French police have temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover port, following two-hour delays for thousands of holidaymakers. The EU's new entry-exit system (EES) has caused significant disruption.
Travellers are experiencing significant delays and missed flights due to the implementation of the new EU entry-exit system (EES). Reports highlight technical failures, insufficient staffing, and a lack of clear guidance at major European airports.
Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours, airports say.The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025, and came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Continue reading...
