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Call to suspend new EU border system in peak holiday period as planes leave half full
Airlines and airports are urging the suspension of the new EU biometric border check system during the peak summer holiday period due to long passenger queues and flights leaving half full. They sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen requesting an option to suspend checks amid concerns the situation will worsen.
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