Paris border queues, Mallorca protests and Venice fees disrupt summer travel

Travel experts warn that the European Union’s new Entry/Exit biometric system is causing four‑ to five‑hour queues for non‑EU travelers at Paris Charles‑de‑Gaulle airport and at Dover’s cross‑Channel routes, turning arrivals into lengthy waits.

At the same time, Palma de Mallorca is experiencing large anti‑tourism demonstrations over overcrowding and housing pressures, creating a tense atmosphere for visitors. Venice has introduced a day‑tripper access fee during peak summer days, meaning tourists must pay to enter the historic centre and still face overcrowded streets and bridges.