Travel industry fears summer disruption amid new biometric checks at European borders

EU urged to tell authorities to stand down EES controls if needed to avert delays at airports and border crossings

Travel industry leaders have called on the European Commission to tell all border authorities to stand down the new entry-exit system (EES) if needed, as fears increase of summer disruption.

European airports have warned of a potentially “disastrous” experience for passengers and huge queues unless the new biometric controls for foreign visitors are relaxed.