Ryanair threatens to axe flights to EU country over airport chaos
Ryanair has threatened to cut flights to Malta if border control delays caused by the EU's new Entry Exit System (EES) are not resolved. The EES has led to long queues and travel delays at several busy airports, affecting non-EU travellers, particularly those from the UK.
Ryanair may cut flights to Malta due to border control delays caused by the EU's new Entry Exit System (EES). The EES requires non-EU travellers to provide biometric data, leading to queues of up to 40 minutes at Malta's airport. David O'Brien, CEO of Malta Air, warned that if congestion persists, Ryanair may redirect capacity to other Mediterranean destinations. The issue mainly affects UK visitors, Malta's largest market. Greece has suspended the new biometric security procedures for British tourists due to similar queue chaos. Both Ryanair and KM Malta executives have urged authorities to temporarily suspend the EES to prevent disruption during peak summer months.
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