The new European Union regulations require that a larger proportion of passengers from non-EU countries go through electronic identity checks, which risks causing significant discomfort to travelers. Although the European Commission claims that the system has operated without issues, airports are complaining about delays caused by the new entry/exit system (EES), which requires the registration of fingerprints and facial images. Starting Friday, at least 35% of non-EU citizens will have to use this system, which could lead to significant increases in waiting times, which have already reached up to three hours during peak traffic periods.
The airport industry warns that the implementation of the EES has led to processing times increasing by up to 70%, and operational problems have been evident, such as the suspension of the system in Portugal. In contrast, the European Commission states that no significant incidents have been reported and that the system is essential for tracking who enters the EU. However, not all airports have encountered difficulties, with some, like those in Paris, reporting normal operations. This situation highlights the tensions between regulatory authorities and the airport industry in the context of new security measures.
The airport industry warns that the implementation of the EES has led to processing times increasing by up to 70%, and operational problems have been evident, such as the suspension of the system in Portugal. In contrast, the European Commission states that no significant incidents have been reported and that the system is essential for tracking who enters the EU. However, not all airports have encountered difficulties, with some, like those in Paris, reporting normal operations. This situation highlights the tensions between regulatory authorities and the airport industry in the context of new security measures.
Sources
Aeroporturile se plâng de noile norme UE de frontieră. Călătorii din țări terțe trebuie să-și înregistreze amprenta și chipul
Aeroporturile se plâng de noile norme UE de control la frontieră. Călătorii din ţări terţe, precum Regatul Unit şi Statele Unite, trebuie să-şi înregistreze amprentele digitale şi o imagine facială la prima trecere a frontierei
Latest News
23:57
The Chinese Communist Party restricts IT specialists’ travel abroad, fearing defections and information leaks
23:30
Reuters: More than 20 mercury-based whitening products were available online, despite international bans
23:15
Vladimir Putin calls on Russians to participate in the parliamentary elections to show their support for the war against Ukraine / Donbas and Novorossiya vote for the first time
23:00
Novo collaborates with Anthropic to use artificial intelligence in the research and development of new medicines
22:57
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova for European Integration welcomes the EU plan for roadmaps dedicated to candidate countries that are advancing rapidly
See more news