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French Airports Struggle with New Biometric System | France News
French airports are in a tech scramble as the new Entry/Exit System for non-EU travelers hits full force — but glitches in biometric kiosks, freezing screens, and compatibility nightmares are slowing things down. While big hubs like Charles de Gaulle manage only 70-80% success rates, smaller airports fare better without the automated systems. Officials vow to intervene if delays spike, rolling out backup plans like mobile pre-checks, more staff, and youth-focused passport gates — hoping summer crowds thin out enough to smooth things over. But with ETIAS also lagging, border chaos may still be…
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