Brits heading to Europe could face significant travel disruptions due to upcoming changes in EU rules set to launch in a few months.
The new system will replace passport stamps with biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial scans, to track travelers’ entries and exits. This means British travelers will need to have their fingerprints registered and a photo taken the next time they visit Europe after the system is introduced.
Officials are concerned that the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) in October could lead to significant delays at border controls.
Airlines have been warned that they may need to keep passengers on planes longer to manage overcrowding at European airports.
Additionally, drivers approaching the Channel Tunnel in Kent should expect wait times of five to seven minutes, a significant increase from the current wait of under one minute.
