Airports and airlines are warning that newly implemented European Union border checks under the Entry/Exit System (EES) are causing longer processing times during summer travel. According to travel and aviation industry sources cited by multiple outlets, the EES is fully rolled out as of April, and since then border control wait times have increased noticeably. Both reports describe peak-period delays that can reach up to five hours, suggesting that congestion occurs most during high traffic periods.
The warnings focus on operational impact at border control points, where airlines and airports say passengers may face extended queues as officials apply the new checks. The reports frame the issue as a travel-snarling effect during the busiest months, with industry stakeholders urging attention to capacity and management of peak arrivals.
While the reports emphasize reported increases in wait times after the April rollout, they do not provide specific details on which countries or ports are most affected, nor do they quantify the broader scale of delays beyond peak estimates.
