All the hurdles you'll face at EES checks - and how you could skip queues

Entry/Exit System (EES) European border checks have caused long waits for holidaymakers at airports across Europe since they were introduced last year.

There have been bottlenecks at airports and ferry ports across the continent due to issues with the system, with nations like Spain and Portugal among the worst hit.

The i Paper takes a look at all the hurdles travellers are facing and how it is possible to skip queues.

What is EES?

The system records when third-country passport-holders enter and exit the Schengen area.