Airlines and airports demand overhaul of EU biometric border checks

ACI Europe and Airlines for Europe released a six-point plan to reform the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that border queues routinely exceed two hours and can reach five at peak times. They call for eliminating duplicate checks, better pre-enrollment and restoring the ability to temporarily suspend biometric registration.

• EU border queues exceed 2 hours, reaching 5 hours at peak
• Six-point plan targets duplicate checks and faster automated controls
• Nine Schengen countries already allowed to suspend biometrics
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