Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system? (opens original article in a new tab)

The EU's new digital border control system, EES, has caused delays and long queues at European airports during the summer, prompting warnings for travelers to arrive early and adjustments by some airports.

• The EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) requires non-EU travelers to provide biometric data at border controls, causing delays at some airports.
• Queues of several hours have been reported at certain airports, with some passengers missing flights due to long waits.
• The EES system is being tested during the summer peak period, with some airports implementing improvements like additional staff and suspended checks in exceptional circumstances.