British tourists are warned of potential six-hour waits at passport control in European airports due to the new Entry Exit System (EES), which was implemented in April. Rafael Schvartzman, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) vice-president for Europe, highlighted that the EES requires travelers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to provide biometric data, significantly increasing processing times from 20-25 seconds to around 90 seconds. This has already led to missed flights, as seen with a recent Ryanair flight from Toulouse to Stansted, which left without 150 passengers due to delays at border control. A survey revealed that 59% of UK holidaymakers expect delays linked to EES, prompting many to plan earlier arrivals at airports. While some countries are postponing EES implementation until September, others are already struggling with technology and staffing issues, exacerbating the situation. Airlines are urging European nations to adopt a pragmatic approach to minimize delays during the transition to EES. Additionally, rising jet fuel prices due to geopolitical conflicts are threatening the financial stability of airlines, with some expected to go bankrupt this year.