Multiple outlets report growing concerns that the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) at airports and border sites is causing major delays ahead of the summer travel period. The Financial Times says airlines and airport operators warn that flight disruptions are worsening and that planes are sometimes leaving half full because passengers face lengthy processing times or missed connections. The Guardian and BBC also describe criticism of the EES rollout, including calls to pause or suspend new checks during peak holiday weeks, arguing the system is not operating smoothly.
In parallel, the Guardian reports that MPs warn the Port of Dover could face “utter chaos” under the troubled EU entry system, highlighting knock-on effects for cross-Channel travel and border processing capacity. The Telegraph likewise urges the EU to scrap or temporarily suspend border checks to avert holiday disruption, while other coverage points to the risk of escalating delays during the busiest travel weeks.
Overall, the reporting centers on aviation and border authorities’ concerns about reliability and throughput under EES, and on political and industry pressure for changes to reduce summer disruption.
