Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The European Union’s new digital border control protocol, the Entry/Exit System (EES), has faced significant delays and technical issues since its launch on April 10. Travelers have reported waiting up to three hours to clear the EES, leading to missed flights and frustration. The system is designed to digitally record entries and exits for visitors staying up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Despite some airports reporting no issues, the rollout has been widely criticized, with Airlines for Europe calling it a “systemic failure.”
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Travelers to Europe can expect delays and frustration at airport borders due to the new Entry/Exit System. The system, designed to digitally record entries and exits, has faced technical issues and staffing problems, leading to long lines and missed flights. Even with some airports reporting no issues, the rollout has been widely criticized. The EU’s new system is just one of many changes coming to European travel, including a new European Travel Information and Authorization System set to launch in late 2026.
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Author: Evan Null
