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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Warning as EU entry-exit system causing ‘three-hour waits’ at airports

The EU digital border scheme is causing three-hour waits at passport control as officials struggle with a 70 per cent increase in the time taken to carry out border checks, says the group representing Europe’s airports.

Airports Council International (ACI) in Brussels is calling for an urgent review of the entry-exit system (EES), which began its rollout across Europe in October.

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