German airports are experiencing wait times of up to two hours at border control due to the rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System. Long queues disrupt flight operations, increase passenger complaints, and may shift travel demand toward alternative transport modes such as rail. Airport operators, airlines, the European Commission, German federal police, and passenger rights organizations. Authorities are expected to deploy additional border agents and invest in automated processing, while airlines may adjust schedules and seek compensation for delays. The rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System has introduced stricter checks that are producing queues of up to two hours at major German airports. Airports and airlines report operational strain, while passenger rights groups note growing dissatisfaction. Authorities have called for additional staffing and technology upgrades to ease bottlenecks without compromising security.
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