Travellers passing through Europe this weekend have been advised by airports to arrive at least three hours early to avoid chaos at passport control.<br /><br />The precautions are being taken in light of the new EU border regulations which require stricter checks for passengers arriving from outside the Schengen area.<br /><br />Malaga, Mallorca, Lisbon, Milan, Paris-Orly, Lyon and Brussels have all been badly hit.<br /><br />Airlines are also warning of delays due to strike action at Barcelona airport every Friday, Sunday and Monday throughout the summer.<br /><br />Passengers are now having their details checked through databases which should alert officials if they are known to pose a threat. <br /><br />Countries including France, Spain, Italy and Belgium have all come under fire for failing to predict the surge in queues over the summer months.<br />
