EES biometric checks cause multi-hour queues at Brussels Airport

The EU's Entry/Exit System, operational since October 12, has caused passenger processing delays of up to five hours at Brussels Airport, part of a continent-wide pattern. The system's biometric registration for third-country nationals is straining airport infrastructure, with pre-registration options for some nationalities expiring in April. This operational bottleneck highlights infrastructure readiness gaps and may affect travel and trade flows.