‘Stop pretending’ EU entry-exit system is working, top European aviation head demands (opens original article in a new tab)

ACI Europe's president criticized the EU's new biometric border control system, saying it's causing long queues and needs urgent fixes, while calling for flexibility to suspend it during peak times.

• ACI Europe president Stefan Schulte urged EU ministers to stop pretending the EES border control system is working
• Schengen area entry-exit system (EES) has caused long queues and passenger checks since its April rollout
• Schulte called for flexibility to suspend EES to prevent further chaos and protect EU's reputation