European Airports May Face Big Problems This Holiday Season

The head of European airports is worried about big delays at airports due to a new EU border system.

Stefan Schulte said passengers are waiting in line for hours and he doesn't know how airports will handle more traffic soon.

The EU has a new system that requires people from outside the EU to give biometric data when entering or leaving most European countries.

There have been big lines at some airports, like in Athens, where 20 people missed their flight to London because of the lines.

The new system has caused delays and missed flights at many airports, but some airports have had no problems.

Schulte wants politicians to stop saying the system is working well when it's not.

He thinks border control should be able to stop using the system if it's causing problems.

Schulte wants to make sure travelers are treated with respect and that the EU is seen as a welcoming place.

The European Commission says airports can stop using the system in some cases until September, but Schulte thinks governments should get involved.

Schulte is worried that if nothing is done, the system could completely fail during the summer travel season.

There was a disagreement about the system in Greece earlier this year, with some saying British travelers wouldn't have to use it.

But the Greek government later said that wasn't true and that all travelers would have to use the system.

The head of a budget airline recently advised passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight.

While some places have had no problems, there have been big lines at popular destinations like Spain, Portugal, and France.

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