Ryanair issues verdict on EU’s entry-exit system after flexibility measures end

• Ryanair has criticised the European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) as a "shambles", warning travellers of long queues following the end of temporary flexibility measures.
• The EES mandates that non-EU visitors, including UK citizens, must register fingerprints and facial scans upon entering the 29-nation Schengen Area.
• The expiration of rules allowing member states to suspend checks during peak periods has raised fears of widespread travel delays and missed flights.
• Ryanair called on the European Commission to extend system derogations until April 2027 to give border authorities time to recruit staff and improve infrastructure.
• The European Commission stated it is offering additional operational support to member states needing adjustments, aiming to resolve remaining issues by the end of the year.

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EU entry-exit system has been a ‘shambles’, Ryanair chief says