Ryanair calls on french government to suspend ees 30.04.2026

Ryanair has formally requested the French government suspend its implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) until September, citing concerns of severe passenger disruption during the peak summer travel season. This plea follows a similar call from Aéroports de Paris, with Ryanair arguing that the current system is inadequately equipped to handle passenger volumes due to a shortage of staff and operational kiosks, and the delay in approving the ‘Travel to Europe’ app. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss passengers must register biometrics, but issues with registration kiosks and the inability of visa/residency card holders to use e-gates exacerbate potential delays, with passengers already experiencing queues of one to two hours at airports like Beauvais, Marseille, and Nantes. Ryanair specifically referenced Greece's postponement of the EES as a model for France to ensure a smoother travel experience.

















