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Jet2 calls for new EES to be suspended following major delays and disruptions

Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy urged other countries in Europe to suspend the new EntryExitSystem, applauding Greece's decision to exempt British travelers and calling for a 'common-sense approach' prioritizing holidaymakers.
Introduced earlier this month, The EES requires travelers on short stays of up to 90 days to provide personal data, fingerprints, and photographs; the system has faced significant backlash due to major travel delays.
A total of 122 passengers were reportedly unable to board the flight from Milan Linate to Manchester this month after a 59-minute delay, while travelers in Malta experienced border wait times of up to 40 minutes.
CEO David Brien of Ryanair's Malta Air subsidiary threatened to redirect capacity away from Malta, warning that significant congestion could force the airline to axe flights to the holiday hotspot.
The Greek Embassy exempted British passport holders from biometric registration on April 10, as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourist Organisation Andreas Fiorentinos emphasized that facilitating travel remains a strategic priority.

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