Holidaymakers issued travel insurance warning over EES queues in Europe

Holidaymakers issued travel insurance warning over EES queues in Europe highlights concerns for UK travelers facing delays at the EU border this summer under the Entry/Exit System (EES). The article explains that EES requires third-country nationals, including Brits, to provide fingerprints and a photograph, creating a digital record valid for three years and replacing passport stamping. While many travelers pass without incident, the rollout has been marked by long queues, with some passengers missing flights after being stuck at passport control, including around 100 travelers bound for Manchester who flew from Milan in April. Defaqto said no insurers explicitly state that delays caused specifically by EES are covered. Travel insurance expert Anna-Marie Duthie said EES delays are generally treated as part of normal border processing, so coverage depends on individual policy wording, with possibilities under missed-departure or fixed-delay benefits.