EU Ends Border 'Safety Valve' as Airlines Warn of More Delays

A policy allowing countries to temporarily switch off parts of the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES) during peak demand lapsed on Sunday, leaving border authorities without a formal release valve for the first time since biometric registration became mandatory in April. Ryanair called on the European Commission to reinstate the ability to pause checks until April 2027, arguing airports need more time to fix kiosks and increase staffing.