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European Airports See Long Delays Amid EES Rollout Impacting UAE Passengers

European Airports See Long Delays Amid EES Rollout Impacting UAE Passengers
Image: Fed-up looking passengers waiting in the mile-long queue at St Pancras International by Ben Sutherland via flickr, by

Many airports across Europe are currently experiencing substantial queues and operational delays linked to the newly introduced Entry-Exit System (EES). This updated border control framework is affecting passenger processing times and causing prolonged waits.

Travelers originating from the United Arab Emirates have been particularly impacted, facing extended waiting periods of multiple hours at border checkpoints during early June 2026. These delays have contributed to significant congestion at passport control areas, complicating travel plans during this peak period.