New eu border control system causes travel disruptions

The implementation of the new European Entry-Exit System (EES) is causing significant operational challenges at major European airports. The system mandates the collection of biometric data, including fingerprints and photographs, from travelers arriving from non-Schengen countries, such as the United Kingdom. Long queues and delays exceeding two hours have been reported at airports in Geneva, Lisbon, Malta, Brussels, and the Netherlands. At Milan Linate Airport, high temperatures exacerbated the situation, leading to physical exhaustion among passengers. Approximately 100 EasyJet passengers missed their flight to Manchester because the aircraft departed due to scheduling constraints. Airlines have characterized the situation as outside their control, citing technical malfunctions of the new system. Affected travelers report a lack of adequate information and support, with many forced to personally cover costs for new flights and accommodations.