Ryanair passengers are facing significant disruptions due to delays at Milan Bergamo Airport. Many have missed their flights because of extended passport control waits.
As of early Tuesday, reports indicate that approximately 30 passengers were stranded at Milan Bergamo. This situation follows a similar incident on 16 April, when several travelers missed a flight from Milan to Manchester.
The delays stem from the implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), which requires non-EU citizens to register biometric information at border crossings. The EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026, replacing manual passport stamping with a more complex process.
Passengers are now required to scan passports, provide fingerprints, and have facial images taken at passport control. This new protocol is intended to streamline border checks but has led to longer queues and frustration among travelers.
In total, about 122 passengers were reported stranded at Milan Linate due to similar passport control delays. Ryanair has advised its customers to arrive early at busy airports to avoid missing their flights.
Greece has paused its EES rollout due to considerable delays, raising concerns about the system’s efficiency across the Schengen Area. The Schengen Area includes 27 countries, excluding the UK and Cyprus.
Currently, British passport holders are exempt from biometric registration at Greek border crossings, according to the Greek Embassy. However, details remain unconfirmed regarding how this exemption will affect overall travel dynamics.
This situation continues to develop as authorities work to address the backlog caused by the new EES system. Travelers are advised to stay informed about potential delays and plan accordingly.