Brits visiting Canary Islands told 'truth' about EES delays and airport warning

British holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands are being warned to arrive at the airport three hours early due to delays linked to the EU's new Entry/Exit System. Queues at Gran Canaria and Tenerife South have stretched to around three hours as non-EU passengers undergo facial recognition and fingerprint checks. System malfunctions and slow processing have clogged border control channels. Aena requires a three-hour pre-departure window for all non-Schengen flights, and Wizz Air has reinforced this guidance. Some counters do not open until two hours before departure, while airlines may adjust accordingly. Travel influencer Mr TravelON (David Gainford) weighed in on the guidance, noting luggage can complicate early check-in, and advising passengers to plan ahead with their operator if booked on a package.