Border chaos hits Europe: Airlines and airports blame each other as new EU travel rules spark massive delays and leave families with young children stranded

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) requires travellers from third-party countries, including the UK, to have their fingerprints and photographs taken as they enter the Schengen area.


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