UK Holidaymakers Advised to Arrive Early Amid New EU Entry Rules
Airline boss tells UK holidaymakers to arrive three hours before flight home due to queues caused by new EES rules

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UK travelers are advised to arrive three hours early for flights due to long queues caused by new Entry/Exit System (EES) rules in Europe. The system replaces manual passport stamping and requires fingerprint registration, leading to delays at border checks.
- 01Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan warns of hour-long queues at airports due to new EES rules.
- 02Travelers are advised to arrive three hours before their flights to avoid missing connections.
- 03The EES system tracks short stays in Europe and replaces manual passport stamping with biometric checks.
- 04Greece has temporarily suspended biometric checks for British citizens to alleviate summer travel disruptions.
- 05Since October, nearly 80 million entries and exits into the EU have been recorded under the new system.
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UK holidaymakers are facing significant delays at airports due to the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) across Europe. Wizz Air's CEO, Yvonne Moynihan, has urged travelers to arrive three hours before their flights to avoid missing them, as long queues have already caused some passengers to miss return or connecting flights. The EES replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU travelers, requiring them to register their fingerprints upon entry and exit from EU countries. Moynihan described the system as 'fragmented,' highlighting that additional passport checks contribute to longer waiting times. The EES aims to track short stays in Europe, allowing for automatic check-ins at border crossings. While a spokesperson for the European Commission reported that nearly all border points are functioning well, Greece has opted to suspend biometric checks for British citizens to minimize travel disruptions during the busy summer season. Since October, the EES has recorded almost 80 million entries and exits, indicating a significant impact on travel logistics.
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Travelers should anticipate longer wait times at airports, potentially leading to missed flights.
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