Airport delays at Düsseldorf due to federal police system failures
Since Friday afternoon, airports across Germany have been experiencing widespread delays due to manual passport checks for travelers from non-Schengen countries. This is a result of disruptions in the systems of the federal police, who are conducting these checks.
The Schengen Area, consisting of 29 countries including EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and more, has abolished controls on person-to-person traffic. However, those arriving from outside the EU, such as from Turkey, must still go through passport control.
Airports in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Berlin are among those experiencing these issues, with passengers expected to face delays before departure or upon arrival. Typically, these controls are automated through a system, but the disruptions have necessitated manual checks, leading to long queues at airport security checks.
Despite these delays, flight operations at these airports are not directly affected. However, flights to and from non-Schengen countries are affected due to the delays in processing passengers.
Recent reports suggest that the long queues at airport security checks are linked to a shortage of new scanners at German airports, not a direct fault or sabotage by individuals. Unfortunately, no information has been provided by the federal police on the duration of the disruption.
Travelers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to check the status of their flights before departing for the airport. The federal police are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible to minimise the disruption to air travel.
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