People heading from UK to Spain, France and rest of Europe warned of 'long waits' with new border system

There have been reports of big queues09:15, 13 Jul 2026Holidaygoers heading to Europe this summer are likely to face longer waits at border control as the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) raises concerns among airports, airlines and passengers due to potential delays, lengthy queues and disruption during the busy summer travel period, according to experts.‌Despite calls from parts of the travel industry to delay the rollout, EU officials have said the new biometric border system will continue as planned, acknowledging that there are challenges at some locations but ruling out a full suspension. Travel insurance experts at MoneySuperMarket have explained passenger rights and shared guidance on how holidaymakers can prepare and avoid disruption.‌What is the EES system and why is it causing d