Structural Saturation of Lisbon Airport Cited as Main Cause of Queues (eco.sapo.pt)

• Experts cite structural saturation, flight concentration, and lack of EES preparation as main causes.
• Brussels rejects EES as the primary cause.
• Government boosts control booths and police, but hoteliers call for structural solutions.

"Experts attribute long queues at Lisbon airport to structural saturation, flight concentration at peak hours, and insufficient preparation for the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Brussels rejects EES as the cause. Lisbon handles over 10 million non-Schengen passengers annually. Tourism associations warn of reputational damage. Measures include additional control booths and 360 police reinforcements in July. Hoteliers report no cancellations but increased volatility. The prime minister considers suspending EES during peak hours."