"Ryanair has requested that the French authorities 'suspend the rollout of the EU's passport control Entry/Exit System (EES) until September to ensure that passengers... are not needlessly forced to suffer long passport control queue delays at French airports during the peak summer season.'"
"'Despite knowing for over three years that EES would become fully operational from 10 April 2026, the French authorities have failed to ensure adequate staffing, system readiness or kiosks are in place.'"
"'Long queue times for passengers are already in excess of 1-2 hours at Beauvais, Marseille, and Nantes airports, where a lack of staff and system outages continue to cause unnecessary disruption to our passengers.'"
"'Governments across Europe are attempting to roll out a half-baked IT system in the middle of the busiest travel season of the year, and passengers are paying the price.'"
Ryanair has requested the French government to delay the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks until September. The airline warns that these checks could lead to significant delays at airports during the summer. The rollout of EES for non-EU nationals has already faced disruptions. Ryanair criticized the French authorities for inadequate preparation, citing long passport control queues and missed flights. The airline's COO noted that the EES issues extend beyond France, affecting travelers across Europe during peak travel times.
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