Jet2 told passengers to arrive early to avoid problems. The airline said this because of long lines at a popular holiday spot.

A passenger said there were crowds at Faro Airport in Portugal. They told Jet2 about it on social media.

Jet2 said sorry and told people to arrive early. They said new systems are causing the long lines.

Jet2 asked customers to come to the airport early. This will help them get through lines on time.

Faro Airport's website said to expect long lines. They told passengers to arrive early for international flights.

The airport's website also said passport checks might take longer. This is because officers will ask more questions and stamp passports.

The European Union is starting a new digital border system. This system, called EES, began in October 2025 and will be fully working in April 2026.

UK travelers will need to give biometric data when they arrive. This includes fingerprints and a photo, but it's free and doesn't need to be done before arriving.

The new EES system will be fully working from April 2026.

Many countries are part of the Schengen area, including Portugal. But Ireland and Cyprus are not, so EES is not needed for those countries.

If passengers are running late, they should tell their airline. They can also ask airport staff for help to get to their gate on time.

Passengers should arrive at the airport early. This helps with any unexpected delays at security or passport control.

Travel agents advise passengers to follow their airline's advice. They should arrive at the airport at least two hours before their flight.

Jet2's website has information for customers. More details about the EES system are on the GOV.UK website.