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European airport chaos deepens as new border checks cause long queues
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 15 hours ago
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What happened
Europe’s new EES biometric border system is causing major airport queues and delays, prompting ACI Europe chief Stefan Schulte to call for a suspension option. The European Commission says airports may pause the system until September, while some countries and airlines are already warning travelers to expect long waits.
- 01ACI Europe warns EES could cause severe airport congestion this summer.
- 02Schulte said passengers wait hours and politicians should admit the system is not working well.
- 03Athens airport saw major queues and about 20 missed a London Luton flight.
- 04The European Commission may let airports suspend EES in some cases until September.
- 05Wizz Air advised allowing at least three hours at busy European hubs.
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