Wizz Air CEO Encourages Travelers Amid Long Waits at European Airports
Wizz Air boss issues upbeat message to holidaymakers despite warning over three-hour waits at European airports

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Wizz Air's UK boss Yvonne Moynihan advises travelers to arrive three hours early due to potential long queues at European airports caused by new biometric checks. Despite this, she reassures holidaymakers to confidently book trips as no flight cancellations are expected.
- 01Travelers should arrive at airports three hours before departure due to lengthy queues from new biometric checks under the Entry Exit System (EES).
- 02EES has recorded nearly 80 million entries and exits since October, with 35,000 refusals of entry.
- 03Long queues have been reported at major airports in Spain, Portugal, and France, with waits of up to three and a half hours.
- 04Wizz Air has seen a trend of late bookings, leading to lower fares to stimulate demand, but prices may rise if oil costs remain high.
- 05The European Commission allows temporary suspension of biometric checks during peak times to manage excessive waiting times.
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As European airports prepare for increased passenger volumes this summer, Wizz Air's UK boss Yvonne Moynihan has issued a warning to travelers to expect long queues due to new biometric checks under the Entry Exit System (EES). Passengers are advised to arrive three hours before their flights to avoid missing connections, as delays have already caused some to miss return flights. The EES, which requires biometric registration, has recorded nearly 80 million entries, with 35,000 refusals of entry since its implementation. While some airports report seamless travel, hotspots like Spain and Portugal are experiencing significant delays, with queues extending up to three and a half hours. Moynihan remains optimistic, encouraging travelers to continue booking holidays, citing no anticipated flight cancellations. However, she noted that if oil prices remain high, fares could increase in the future. The European Commission has allowed temporary suspensions of biometric checks to alleviate long waiting times, especially as the summer peak approaches.
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Travelers are likely to face longer wait times at European airports, affecting their travel plans and overall holiday experience.
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