Ryanair warns that summer travel could face “queue chaos” at EU airports due to new biometric fingerprint checks tied to the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The airline says the rollout may cause long, crowded border lines during the peak season and argues passengers should not be used to test an “incomplete” system. Multiple outlets report that Ryanair has highlighted concerns about how the fingerprint verification process will affect throughput at airports, with some coverage describing airport delays as already extremely long and worsening.
The European Commission is reported to be engaging with the aviation industry to address the problem. Politico reports that EU officials are pushing efforts to reduce airport delays linked to the biometric system. The Guardian says an urgent meeting has been called with the air industry to discuss concerns about the new system. Other reports reference broader criticism about the EES rollout, including claims that the problems reflect planning or design shortcomings rather than operational readiness alone. Overall, the reporting frames the issue as an operational bottleneck risk during summer travel while EU institutions and airlines discuss potential mitigation steps and timetable adjustments.
