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world24 days ago•4 min saved

Athens passport queues strand Ryanair travellers bound for London Luton

Ryanair passengers bound for London Luton were left behind in Athens as passport-control queues and extra border checks caused delays, with the flight departing about an hour late after missing passengers had to be rebooked; Ryanair cited border-control delays, while Athens airports noted high passenger volumes and new processing requirements tied to non-Schengen travel, underscoring broader delays linked to the EU’s Entry/Exit System.

via BBC|

#athens #border-delays #entry-exit-system

world1 month ago•6 min saved

EU's Entry/Exit System Aims Faster Border Checks, Delays May Persist This Summer

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System, now in use across 29 countries, requires biometric data from many travelers to speed border processing. While designed to speed future entries, first-time registrations and kiosk glitches have caused longer lines at major airports, with some reports of several hours during peak times. Some travelers can pre-register via an app, but this is currently limited to Sweden and Portugal; visa rules and stay lengths remain unchanged. To minimize disruption, travelers should plan extra time at airports, especially if making connections.

via CBS News|

#biometrics #border-control #entry-exit-system

travel2 months ago•42 min saved

EU border tech rollout trips travelers up as delays mount

EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) for border checks, rolled out April 10, has caused long lines and up to three-hour delays at several airports, with missed flights amid tech glitches, staffing gaps, and uneven kiosk support; travelers are urged to allow extra time as the system stabilizes, while Europe plans a follow-on ETIAS with a fee in late 2026.

via The Points Guy|

#airports #border-control #entry-exit-system