Easyjet says this will cause “long airport delays.” Not just regular sighs-and-eye-rolls delays. We’re talking epic delays. Think of that time you were stuck behind someone paying in pennies at the grocery store. Now multiply it by a thousand—and add a queue of stressed tourists.
The airline is begging governments to get ready. They’re basically screaming, “Please test this thing!” Because nobody wants to miss their cheap flight to Barcelona because a fingerprint scanner decided to have a siesta. Am I right?
How will it work?
Imagine rolling up to the border. Instead of a quick stamp, you’ll do a four-step dance. First, scan your passport. Then, smile for the camera. Then, press your fingers on a scanner. Finally, answer a few questions you barely hear because the baby behind you is wailing. It’s like a very unnecessary interview for a job you didn’t apply for.
The system is supposed to track everyone who isn’t an EU citizen. That’s you, my friend, if you’re from the UK, US, or anywhere else outside the bloc. It replaces those charmingly random stamps. But in practice? It might just replace them with chaos.
