Rome airports threaten to suspend new EU passport system to avoid summer ‘disaster’
Rome's airport operator is threatening to suspend the EU's new digital biometric entry-exit system for non-EU travelers this summer. Officials warn that the system's current technology is incompatible with peak travel volumes and could cause severe airport congestion.
Why it matters
This highlights the friction between implementing new digital border security measures and maintaining efficient international travel infrastructure.
Passport control for international flights at Venice. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Passport control for international flights at Venice. Photograph: SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Airline industry Rome airports threaten to suspend new EU passport system to avoid summer ‘disaster’ Airports CEO says letting non-EU passengers skip entry-exit system would be only way to avoid peak season travel chaos
The article presents the concerns of airport operators while explaining the context of the EU policy.
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