Ryanair

Airlines and airports report long waits for non-EU travellers under the new Entry-Exit-System; some passengers are said to have queued for up to two hours. Ryanair is calling for the current exemptions to be extended at least until April 2027 and describes the rollout as a failure. Criticism targets faulty terminals, lengthy biometric first-time registrations and the lack of an EES app; Bundespolizei and Frontex are preparing tests and an app launch, and an EU-wide introduction is planned for 2027. IATA and airport associations are demanding the temporary retention of exemptions, while the EU Commission does not want to halt the system. » Plus sur faz.net

Italian investigations show that 82 percent of 104 reported stair falls (2023–2025) occurred on the fold-out stairs of Ryanair Boeing 737s, even though Ryanair carries only about 27 percent of passengers in Italy. The built-in airstairs are narrower (61 cm) and steeper (35°) than mobile boarding stairs; while they still sit at the industry limit for step dimensions, they are considered a risk factor in several countries. Ryanair has tightened safety announcements and required passengers to use the handrail; investigations partly call for technical revisions of the stairs. » Plus sur faz.net

Ryanair reduced its year passenger target to 214 million (from 216 million) and expects November–March traffic to be broadly flat year‑on‑year as it trims winter capacity to cut exposure to unhedged jet fuel. The carrier has hedged 80% of fuel at $67/barrel and expects winter losses to fall by €70m–€100m, still delivering a profit for the year but below last year’s record. Ryanair warns that if high oil prices persist into 2027 short‑haul fares in Europe will rise materially and some less‑hedged rivals could struggle to survive. » Plus sur theguardian.com