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Berlin airport boss warns of 'not bearable' summer delays for non-EU arrivals

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Posted Jul 2, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-02-1100
Berlin airport boss warns of 'not bearable' summer delays for non-EU arrivals

Berlin Airport's CEO warns of significant delays for non-EU citizens due to the new digital Entry-Exit System, stating two-hour queues will be "not bearable over the summer."

Berlin Airport's chief executive, Aletta von Massenbach, has voiced concerns over significant delays affecting non-European Union citizens arriving in the German capital. She cautioned that the current situation, where border control waiting times can extend up to two hours, would be "not bearable over the summer." These prolonged queues are attributed to the European Union's recently implemented digital Entry-Exit System (EES). Von Massenbach specifically highlighted that a terminal serving airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air is experiencing these extended waits. The new system, designed to register non-EU visitors, has presented operational challenges at the airport. Sources: BBC News

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