Ryanair warns of ‘significant queues’ at 16 airports following unnecessary EU rule change

The airline said families should be thinking about sangria, not standing in passport queues for hours The airline has warned of long queues at 16 airports (Image: Getty)Ryanair has warned travellers to prepare for longer queues at border control after the European Union introduced new entry requirements. The bloc’s new digital Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens entering the Schengen area – made up of 29 European countries – to register fingerprints and a photo when they arrive. The information is checked as they leave.EES, rolled out fully in April, involves people from third-party countries such as the UK having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen Area, which consists of 29 European countries, mainly in the EU. Get travel news and expert holiday advice plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe introduction has led to hours-long queues at some European airports, with Ryanair blastin...