EU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns
Major European aviation industry groups are calling for urgent flexibility in the implementation of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) to prevent travel chaos. They warn that current border check procedures are causing severe delays and operational pressure ahead of the peak summer travel season.
Why it matters
The disruption threatens to severely impact millions of travelers and the economic stability of the European aviation sector during its busiest time of year.
European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.
The report summarizes the concerns of industry lobby groups regarding government policy without taking a political stance on the necessity of the border system itself.
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