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New Entry-Exit System Causes Major Airport Delays in Europe

10/20/2025

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The new Entry-Exit System (EES) introduced on October 12 is causing significant delays at European airports.
At Geneva Airport, travelers waited more than two hours for biometric checks, and some kiosks malfunctioned.
In Tenerife, passengers faced waits of up to four hours for biometric checks.
The EES aims to streamline border control but may prolong wait times, prompting many travelers to reconsider future trips to Europe.

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Story summary

The new Entry-Exit System (EES) introduced on October 12 is causing significant delays at European airports.
At Geneva Airport, travelers waited more than two hours for biometric checks, and some kiosks malfunctioned.
In Tenerife, passengers faced waits of up to four hours for biometric checks.
The EES aims to streamline border control but may prolong wait times, prompting many travelers to reconsider future trips to Europe.