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Ryanair CEO Blames EU for Long Passport Delays

4/3/2026

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  • Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says the European Union is punishing British travelers with long passport queues as a Brexit consequence.
  • He reports delays of up to four hours at airports due to the Entry Exit System (EES), which requires biometric data from non-EU nationals.
  • Aviation bodies have urged the European Union to fix the system's rollout, citing disruptions since its October 2025 introduction and understaffed kiosks.