Several reports describe delays and long queues at airports as British tourists return from Ibiza following problems with a new EU digital border system. Passengers entering the island are reportedly required to complete biometric registration at self-service kiosks. The process includes scanning fingerprints and faces, which must be completed before onward travel.
According to the accounts provided, the disruption is linked to the system’s failure to operate as intended, leading to slower processing at points of entry and increased waiting times for travelers. The coverage indicates that tourists are being asked to follow the biometric steps during entry, but that technical or operational issues with the digital border workflow are causing the backlog.
While the reports focus on passenger experience—particularly queues as people fly home—details about the scope of the failure, its technical cause, and how long the disruption lasts are not specified in the provided excerpts. The information instead centers on the new biometric requirement and the resulting delays when the system does not function smoothly.
