Heads Up, Travellers! ✈️
Flying with Ryanair soon? You might want to hear this! Last week, passengers flying from Milan Bergamo to Manchester were left stranded due to long waits at passport control. The culprit? The EU’s new Entry-Exit System (EES), which started up across Schengen borders. 🌍
This digital system is shaking things up by requiring non-EU nationals, like Brits, to have their biometric data checked each time they cross the border. This means you’ll need to have your facial scans and fingerprints sorted, so give yourself extra time at the airport!
In response to the incident at Milan Bergamo, Ryanair reminded passengers that they must be present at the gate before it closes to catch their flight. Sounds obvious, but with these delays, it’s more important now than ever!
And it’s not just Ryanair – earlier this month, EasyJet passengers faced similar woes at Milan Linate Airport. Footage showed crowds of frustrated passengers as they struggled with the long queues. 😬
To avoid missing your flight, plan ahead and check for any updates on wait times at the airport. While the European Commission assures us the EES is running smoothly for the most part, they admit there’ve been some hiccups in the early days.
Remember: better to arrive early than to be left behind! Safe travels! 🛫🧳