Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief
The head of Europe's airports lobby group has criticized the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES), citing significant passenger delays and operational failures. The system, which requires biometric registration for non-EU travelers, has been linked to missed flights and congestion at major hubs.
Why it matters
The EES rollout highlights the friction between digital border security upgrades and the practical realities of high-volume international travel infrastructure.
Image source, Adam Hassanjee Image caption, People queue at passport control in Milan Bergamo on 16 April
The article reports on industry complaints and specific travel incidents without taking a political stance on the necessity of the border system.
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