Airlines and airports across Europe are calling for the EU to suspend the entry-exit system during the busiest summer travel period. The industry groups say the system, which is designed to record entry and exit data for third-country nationals, is creating operational pressure and delays at airports during peak demand. They are urging “immediate intervention” to prevent problems from worsening over the coming weeks.
The outlets reporting on the issue focus on the practical impact at travel hubs, where staffing and passenger-processing capacity can be limited during high-volume periods. Industry stakeholders argue that temporarily pausing the system for peak summer months would help reduce congestion and improve the flow of passengers through border checks. They also frame the request as a precautionary measure, aimed at avoiding further deterioration as travel volumes rise.
While the specific mechanism and timing of any suspension are not detailed in the available reporting, the common message from airlines and airports is that the EU should provide relief measures immediately to address disruption during the summer peak.
