- Ryanair urged suspension of the Entry/Exit System until September 2026.
- The biometric system caused delays of one to two hours at several airports.
- May bank holiday peaks threatened to increase the queues.
- Other carriers raised similar concerns about family travel.
- Additional staffing and kiosks remained necessary at border hubs.
Ryanair has urged EU governments to suspend the new Entry/Exit System due to long passport control queues at several airports. The biometric system has operated fully since April 2026 and caused delays of one to two hours or more at some hubs that led to missed flights. The airline carriesms of passengers to and from Ireland.
Other carriers echoed the concerns over impacts on families and summer holiday travel. Ryanair reported that May bank holiday peaks worsened the situation without additional staffing and kiosks. Officials confirmed the need for more resources at border points to manage passenger flows.
The Entry/Exit System introduced biometric checks across Schengen areas. Delays built up at multiple airports in recent weeks. Passengers reported extended waiting times during peak periods.
