European airports warn of summer travel delays over new digital system
Airport and airline associations have urged the European Commission to take immediate action, citing fears that the new Entry/Exit System could cause significant border disruption.
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European airport and airline associations have issued a fresh warning regarding the implementation of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). According to The Local, these groups claim the system risks creating widespread travel misery and potential chaos for millions of passengers throughout the summer season. The organisations have officially requested that the European Commission take urgent steps to mitigate these expected border delays.
The report describes the current situation as a critical point for European travel infrastructure. Industry representatives are concerned that the introduction of the digital border checks will lead to significant operational challenges at airports. There have been no further details provided on the specific measures requested from the commission to resolve these logistical concerns before the peak holiday period.
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