Passport control wait times ‘triple’ at EU border under new system

Some passengers have reported missing their flights due to delays (Picture: Getty Images)British tourists are facing queues up to three times longer than usual at passport control when travelling to the EU, according to airport staff.The digital Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register fingerprints and photos when they enter the Schengen area. This information is then checked again as they leave. Generally, this is done at automated kiosks or, in some cases – for