ACI Europe Warns EU EES Delays Hit 5 Hours as Brussels Plans Industry Meeting
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 2
ACI Europe Warns EU EES Delays Hit 5 Hours as Brussels Plans Industry Meeting
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 2
Summary
ACI Europe told EU officials border-control waits under the Entry-Exit System have reached five hours at peak times, warning summer traffic could leave passengers stuck in queues and planes departing half-empty.
Berlin Airport said non-EU travelers are already waiting one to two hours, while Ryanair called the rollout “half-baked” and urged governments to delay it until after the holiday peak.
The disruption stems from the biometric EES, fully operational since April, with airports and airlines blaming fragmented national systems, broken equipment and too few border staff for inconsistent processing.
The European Commission said problems remain limited at most airports but acknowledged support is needed; it will meet aviation industry representatives next week as pressure grows for contingency measures.