The additional checks required for the new European Entry Exit System (EES) that came into effect in April have had a negative impact on border queues for passengers in certain locations, states IATA. There have been numerous instances of long lines, especially in tourist destinations, particularly those with large numbers of British visitors. This includes Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Italy. In light of these challenges, Italy’s main airport and airline associations, including IATA, have co-signed a joint letter addressed to the Minister of the Interior, calling for action at European level, and for the EES regulatory framework to be more flexible and better aligned with airports’ operational realities.
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