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Fresh Warning for Manchester Passengers over 'Major Disruption' at 7 Key Airports
Ryanair says the system is not ready for peak summer travel and warns of queues of up to six hours at seven holiday airports.
Ryanair issued a fresh warning regarding the EU's Entry/Exit System wait times, urging European governments to suspend the rollout until September to avoid "major disruptions" at 7 holiday hotspots.
Nicole Kerr, chief executive of transport platform Mozio, noted the EES requires biometric data collection, warning that insufficient staff and kiosks could cause significant delays during peak summer travel.
Anne Robinson, from Dunbarton, missed her flight home from Rome in June after getting stuck in a 90-minute queue, paying £250 for a replacement flight that she could not claim back.
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy applauded Greece for pausing EES checks, urging other nations to follow this "common-sense approach," while Wizz Air advised travelers to arrive three hours before departure.
The Civil Aviation Authority advises passengers to check directly with their airline for current waiting times and download apps in advance to allow sufficient time for biometric registration steps.