EES delays to continue after reports of 6-hour airport queues - but how long for?

Brits face ongoing EES delays after reports of six-hour queues at popular holiday hubs as the European Union's Entry and Exit System expands. The EES requires biometric data, including fingerprints and facial scans, for non-EU visitors entering the Schengen Area, a move that stretched processing times to an estimated 90 seconds per traveler from around 20-25 seconds. Airlines and industry groups warn of hard-to-manage queues and missed flights, with Lisbon, Lanzarote, Alicante, and Mallorca among the worst affected hotspots. Officials suggest stabilization may take one to two years as member states adjust to the new checks and technology.