Long queues and missed flights are causing frustration at airports across Europe following the rollout of the EU’s new Entry Exit System (EES). The digital border control system requires non-EU travelers entering the Schengen Area to register facial scans and fingerprints, replacing passport stamps. Airports report waiting times of up to five hours during peak periods, while airlines warn the system is struggling to cope with summer travel demand. Industry groups are urging the EU to allow temporary returns to traditional passport checks as passenger numbers surge.