New EU Entry System Causes Long Delays at European Airports

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Reported Facts

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•The new digital passport control system was introduced across EU airports starting April 2026.
•Delays of up to three hours have been reported at major airports including those in Germany, France, and Spain.
•The system requires all travelers to register their entry and exit digitally before arrival.
•European airport authorities issued warnings about the delays on April 15, 2026.
•The delays have caused significant queues, affecting thousands of travelers daily.
•The Financial Times reported on April 15, 2026, that the system's technical issues are a key cause of the slow processing times.

▸If the European Commission orders a temporary rollback of the new system airports across the EU would likely see a reduction in delays, improving travel flow and easing pressure on border staff.

StocksAirline stocks such as Lufthansa and Air France-KLMDownward Pressure

prolonged airport delays reduce passenger throughput, lowering airline revenues and increasing operational costs.

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