Customs & Border #eu#border
New EU Entry Exit System Triples Border Wait Times, Rome Airport Chief Says
The EU's new digital border system, the Entry Exit System (EES), has nearly tripled the time UK nationals spend at passport control at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, according to chief aviation officer Ivan Bassato. Ryanair has warned passengers to expect extended waits this summer, while border police at Portugal's Faro airport report software bugs but say queues should clear quickly.
Jul 19, 2026 1 source
