Berlin Film Festival attendees stuck in hours-long airport queues
Long queues at Berlin Brandenburg Airport caused delays for many arriving at the Berlin Film Festival today. Attendees, including industry professionals and even actors, faced hours of waiting at passport control. Some missed scheduled meetings as a result of the hold-ups.
The slowest-moving line was for passengers arriving from outside the EU, often referred to as the 'rest of the world' queue. At one stage, only a single officer handled this section, which included vulnerable travellers. Even the EU passenger line, though shorter, experienced significant backlogs.
Among those caught in the delays were sales agents, financiers, producers, and journalists. Actor Bella Ramsey was also seen waiting in the queues. No official figures exist for similar issues during previous Berlinale openings, leaving this year's congestion as a notable disruption.
The bottlenecks led to frustration, as many festival-goers arrived late for appointments. Some missed key meetings entirely, adding to the challenges of an already busy event schedule.
The delays highlight ongoing logistical issues at Berlin Brandenburg Airport during major events. Festival attendees and industry figures continue to navigate the consequences of extended wait times. Organisers may need to address the situation ahead of future editions to prevent further disruptions.
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