"The idea is to prevent visitors overstaying; the consequence is a 70% increase in security processing times, according to the trade body Airports Council International."
"EasyJet admitted to me that airlines can decide when their bag drop opens, but it has no plans to change its current two-hour window."
"Lisbon airport was forced to suspend the system in December when waits reached seven hours."
"I couldn't get it to accept additional time is useless if bag drop time is inflexible."
The new EU entry/exit system (EES) requires travelers from outside the EU to provide biometrics at the border, resulting in increased security processing times. A family missed their easyJet flight due to long queues at bag drop-off and security, despite arriving three hours early. The bag drop opened only two hours before departure, leading to insufficient time to clear security. EasyJet acknowledged the long queues but has no plans to change its bag drop policy. The situation has caused significant delays and additional costs for stranded passengers.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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