EU’s ‘Unpleasant and Dangerous’ Border Checks Need Overhaul, Says Greek Airports Boss The European Union's entry exit system is intended to bolster border security, but it has instead become a logistical nightmare for travelers and airport staff.
In Greece, 14 airports are struggling to cope with the demands of the system, which requires non EU travelers to undergo biometric testing at every entry point without provision for pre registration or streamlined processing.
Queues have grown so long that passengers at Greek airports are forced to wait under makeshift gazebos to shield themselves from the sun.