"Initial reports from a number of airports and airlines across the Schengen area confirm that the mandatory registration of all third-country nationals has caused passenger waiting times of 2 to 3 hours at airport border control during peak travel periods."
"Despite border authorities making extensive use of partial suspension measures, which allow biometrics data not to be captured, significant disruption to flight operations has occurred, with passengers missing flights and delays due to prolonged waiting times."
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) was expected to be fully operational by April 10th, but many airports reported significant disruptions. Some Channel ports lack the necessary technology for full implementation. Since its partial rollout in October, 27,000 travelers have been denied entry, with 700 identified as security threats. The Airports Council International reported passenger waiting times of 2 to 3 hours at border controls, leading to missed flights and operational disruptions despite measures to ease the situation.
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