Border Checks Delay Flights at Munich and Amsterdam
The implementation of the European electronic entry and exit system at Munich and Amsterdam airports has significantly increased waiting times, rising from 31 to 60 minutes in Munich and from 80 to 120 minutes in Amsterdam during peak hours. The new screening procedures, which include fingerprinting and passenger photo capture, have caused operational disruptions and traffic congestion, leading some airports to temporarily suspend certain measures such as fingerprinting to ease the pressure. The European Commission is currently engaged in discussions to extend these exemptions. The security benefits of the system are evident, with over 160 million entries and exits recorded since its launch.
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