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EU’s new entry system frustrates travellers: up to two-hour waits at Europe’s major airports

Source: en.protothema.gr Published Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:55:50 +0000

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Key context: <p>Financial Times data show waiting times at Frankfurt, Munich and Amsterdam doubling this summer under the EU's new Entry/Exit System, prompting eight member states and Switzerland to request extended exemptions ahead of September's looming deadline</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/11/eus-new-entry-system-frustrates-travellers-up-to-two-hour-waits-at-europes-major-airports/">EU&#8217;s new entry system frustrates travellers: up to two-hour waits at Europe&#8217;s major airports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Financial Times data show waiting times at Frankfurt, Munich and Amsterdam doubling this summer under the EU's new Entry/Exit System, prompting eight member states and Switzerland to request extended exemptions ahead of September's looming deadline The post EU’s new entry system frustrates travellers: up to two-hour waits at Europe’s major airports appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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