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flag French airports urge EU to delay EES rollout to avoid summer congestion, citing tech and staffing issues.

flag French airports, including Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly, are urging the EU to delay the full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) until autumn 2026 due to concerns over severe congestion and long passenger wait times during the summer peak. flag Operators warn that the system, which requires biometric checks for non-EU travelers, is not ready for high volumes, with early trials showing delays up to seven hours at airports like Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt. flag Despite EU rules allowing temporary suspensions, the organizations say flexibility may not extend past early July, risking chaos during record travel demand. flag They cite unresolved tech issues, understaffing, and low use of the pre-registration app as key challenges. flag The U.S. is also seeking exemptions for its personnel, threatening reciprocal requirements if not granted.

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