Europe Travellers to Face Lineups as EES Flexibility Ends

Travellers entering the EU could face renewed border delays after flexibility measures allowing officials to pause Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks expired on 06SEP. Airlines and travel groups had pushed for the measures to continue through the end of 2026, warning that fingerprinting and other biometric requirements had already caused passengers to miss flights and connections. Full enforcement is inconsistent, with delays due to technical problems and sources suggesting officials may continue to relax requirements to prevent lengthy lines.

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