Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system?
Travelers to the EU are facing potential delays due to the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES), which requires biometric registration for non-EU citizens. Industry experts warn that staffing and technical issues could lead to significant wait times at borders.
Why it matters
The new digital border system significantly changes travel logistics for millions of UK citizens visiting the Schengen Area.
Image source, Tolga Akmen / EPA Image caption, The new system applies to non-EU citizens entering and leaving the Schengen Area
The article presents the facts of the new system and includes warnings from industry bodies without editorializing.
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