Airlines urge EU to suspend biometric checks amid long holiday queues
Airlines and airports called on the European Commission to suspend the new biometric border check system during the peak holiday season due to long wait times. Passengers are experiencing queues of up to five hours, causing flights to leave half full. The industry warns that without intervention, traveler confidence in European tourism could decline.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 07:25 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 07:41 UTC
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