Passengers are experiencing significant delays due to border checks and EU entry/exit system issues across Southern European countries including Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Athens.
6 reports, 3 independent
Updated Jul 5
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Passengers are experiencing significant delays due to border checks and EU entry/exit system issues across Southern European countries including Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Athens.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- EES implementation delays are ongoing, with the European Commission overseeing the system and granting dispensations across multiple involved countries.Sub-event
- Indefinite delays are being issued for the EES rollout in Greece, Italy, Belgium, and Germany, alongside operational concerns regarding biometric software.Sub-event
- Travelers heading to Spain and France face new EU biometric requirements and a travel app designed to bypass EES queues.Sub-event
- EES implementation is causing operational disruptions involving Portugal and Italy.Sub-event
Industry associations appealed to the EC to limit border delays impacting Italian airports.1 source
- The EU mandates the Entry/Exit System (EES) in Athens, leading to operational chaos and issues.Sub-event
Border checks and EU entry/exit system failures are causing travel delays across Southern Europe.1 source