Ryanair seeks pause on France biometric border controls

Ryanair has called on the French government to pause the introduction of new biometric border controls linked to the European Union's Entry/Exit System, citing concerns over disruption to passenger flows during peak summer travel. The system, which will replace manual passport stamping with biometric checks, is intended to improve security and modernise border management but airlines and travel stakeholders are raising concerns about its readiness for high-volume periods. Industry groups warn that queues could build quickly at major entry points, affecting both short-haul and long-haul travellers.