The EU set a 10 April deadline for its Entry-Exit System to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries, requiring fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan. It has been undergoing a phased rollout since October last year.
According to the EU, the new system will improve security and ultimately make the travel experience smoother. However, there have already been long delays reported at some European airports, with agents and industry leaders warning this is only likely to worsen during busy holiday periods.
