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European airport chaos grows as new biometric border checks trigger long delays
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First reported by N12 · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is causing major airport delays and missed flights, especially for non-EU travelers. ACI Europe’s president says the situation could worsen through the summer unless the system can be suspended during heavy congestion.
- 01New biometric border checks are causing severe airport congestion across Europe.
- 02ACI Europe says passengers are waiting hours and some flights are being missed.
- 03Athens delays reportedly led about 20 travelers to miss a London flight.
- 04Airlines advise arriving at least three hours early in Spain, Portugal, and France.
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