Wizz Air CEO Urges Passengers to Arrive Early Amid EU Border Check Delays
Arrive three hours before your flight home and bring water and phone charger to help you survive queues, Wizz Air boss tells British passengers as new EU border checks cause chaos

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Wizz Air's Yvonne Moynihan advises British travelers to arrive at airports three hours early due to significant delays caused by new EU border checks. The Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring biometric data, has led to long queues, with waits exceeding two hours at peak times. Travelers are also encouraged to bring water and phone chargers.
- 01The new Entry/Exit System (EES) requires biometric data from travelers, causing delays at European airports.
- 02Wizz Air recommends arriving three hours early, an hour more than the usual two, to accommodate potential delays.
- 03Some airports have reported wait times of up to three-and-a-half hours due to the EES implementation.
- 04Countries like Greece and Portugal are temporarily suspending EES rules to alleviate congestion during peak travel times.
- 05The European Commission maintains that the EES is functioning well, while some airlines criticize the system as disruptive.
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Travelers flying from the UK to Europe are being urged to arrive at airports three hours before their flights due to extensive delays linked to the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Yvonne Moynihan, CEO of Wizz Air, highlighted that the EES, which requires biometric data collection, has resulted in long queues and missed flights across various European airports. With reports of waiting times reaching up to three-and-a-half hours, especially at popular destinations, travelers are advised to bring water and portable chargers. While the EES was introduced last year, it became fully operational on April 10, causing significant congestion. Some countries, including Greece and Portugal, are temporarily suspending EES requirements to ease the burden on travelers. Despite the European Commission's assertion that the system is largely effective, many airlines, including Ryanair, have criticized the new checks as a source of disruption. Moynihan expressed concerns that the situation may worsen as summer approaches, emphasizing the need for more countries to consider suspending these rules during peak travel periods.
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British travelers are facing significant delays at European airports, affecting their travel plans and experiences.
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