Ryanair urges France to pause new biometric EES checks ahead of summer rush
New customs rule widens inland border-check zone on French motorways
France Raises All Visa & Residence-Permit Fees as 2026 Finance Law Takes Effect
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Ryanair Urges France to Freeze EU Entry/Exit System Ahead of Peak Summer
On April 30 Ryanair formally asked France to postpone the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System until after the busy summer season, citing two-hour passport queues and inadequate kiosk capacity. The appeal heightens uncertainty for business travellers and may force companies to pad schedules or buy fast-track services if France presses ahead.
Réunion Airport Strike Averted After Last-Minute Pay Deal
A planned May 1 strike at Réunion’s Roland-Garros Airport has been canceled after unions secured a bonus and future pay talks, averting major disruption to flights linking the French overseas department with Europe, Africa and Asia.