Ryanair Holdings plc is urging the European Union to extend the derogation for its Entry/Exit System, citing border-control delays of up to two to three hours at airports including Krakow, Lisbon, Milan and Rome during the summer. The EES became fully operational at external Schengen border crossing points on April 10, 2026, and is designed to digitally record entries, exits and biometric data of eligible non-EU short-stay travelers. Ryanair attributed the disruption to malfunctioning kiosks, staffing shortages and longer processing times, warning that persistent congestion at major airports could increase the risk of missed connections and add pressure on airport and airline operations. Extending the derogation, as Ryanair proposes, would give national authorities greater flexibility to manage congestion while technical and staffing issues are addressed. The European Commission said the system had registered more than 145 million entries and exits by July 2026, indicating substantial usage since becoming fully operational.
Ryanair Holdings plcRyanair warns EES border-control delays of 2-3 hours at major airports risk missed connections and add operational pressure, and is urging the EU to extend the derogation.
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