'Pretty shambolic': new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
Britons report that EES digital entry and exit system has led to frustration, visa mix-ups and long queues
TL;DR
- The EU's new digital entry and exit system (EES) is causing issues for British travelers.
- Problems include long queues, visa mix-ups, and a failure to accurately record exits from the Schengen zone.
- Travelers are concerned about being marked as overstayers due to system errors.
- The implementation has led to significant delays, with some passengers missing flights or connections.
- There are also concerns about the repeated collection of biometric data and the system's accessibility for older individuals and those with visual impairments.
- Airport and airline calls to suspend the scheme during peak summer were rejected by Brussels.