""Initial reports from a number of airports and airlines across the Schengen area confirm that the mandatory registration of all third-country nationals has caused passenger waiting times of 2 to 3 hours at airport border control during peak travel periods.""
""Significant disruption to flight operations, with passengers missing flights and delays due to prolonged waiting times, has been reported despite border authorities making extensive use of partial suspension measures.""
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) was expected to be fully operational by April 10th, but many airports reported significant disruptions. The system requires non-EU nationals to provide facial scans and fingerprints upon entry. Since its partial rollout in October, 27,000 travelers have been denied entry, with 700 identified as security threats. Airports Council International reported waiting times of 2 to 3 hours at border controls, leading to missed flights and operational disruptions despite measures to ease the situation.
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