# The new border control system was rolled out across the Schengen Area on April 10.

*business · news · 2026-05-02 · Daily Record*

## Key points

- Ryanair has formally requested all 29 Schengen countries suspend the new EES system until September.
- Greece has already suspended EES for British travellers at small island airports to reduce delays.
- Spanish airports can implement a 25-minute rule, allowing some passengers to bypass EES queues during busy times.
- Ryanair criticized the French government for lack of preparation and resources ahead of EES rollout.

**Companies:** Ryanair, Jet2
**Countries:** Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta, France

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