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Ryanair Boss Says His Planes Won't Wait for Late Arrivals
Michael O'Leary said passengers must reach the gate on time as hundreds have missed flights amid passport-control delays, he said.
- Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated on The Travel Expert podcast that flights will not wait for passengers delayed by passport control. "We're not delaying our flights for people who are stuck in passport control queues," he said.
- Changes to the European Union's entry-exit system took effect in April, creating severe disruptions at Schengen Area airports. British travelers now face waits of up to three hours, compounding travel stress significantly.
- Hundreds of passengers have missed flights since April due to passport control delays, forcing many to spend hundreds of pounds on replacement flights and hotels. Neither airlines nor travel insurers cover these costs.
- Speaking on The Travel Expert podcast, O'Leary called the lack of passenger rights "regrettable" while emphasizing travelers must arrive at boarding gates on time. "Our priority is to those passengers who are at the boarding gate when boarding starts," he said.
- Criticizing European Union leadership, O'Leary labeled Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen 'stupid' during the podcast appearance. His remarks reflect escalating frustrations with the digital border scheme changes.
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Michael O'Leary made the remarks on a travel industry podcast
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