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Ryanair CEO Blasts EU Travel System for Long Delays

4/7/2026

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  • Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticizes the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) for punishing British travelers with queues up to four hours.
  • He attributes the delays to understaffing and chaotic biometric checks for non-EU travelers.
  • The EES, intended to enhance security, has caused disruptions since October 2025, with airports reporting wait times of two hours or more.
  • O'Leary urged EU member states to delay full implementation until October to ease travel chaos.