There were massive delays in passport control for non-Schengen travelers at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport. Around 89 Ryanair-Passengers missed their flight to Bristol in Great Britain as a result. This is reported by the British ““Sun”.

The ground staff had to get the luggage of the passengers who remained behind off the plane. The plane reportedly took off with only half the seats full. The plane finally landed in Bristol 52 minutes late. It remained unclear how long the stranded passengers were stuck on Lanzarote.

Airline leaves 89 passengers behind: The new European entry and exit register could cause even more chaos

According to “The Sun”, this is not an isolated case at Lanzarote Airport: last year, the simultaneous arrival of 17 non-EU flights led to chaotic conditions as all travelers’ passports had to be stamped.

And things could get even more chaotic: local business representatives fear that the new European Entry and Exit Register (EES), due to be fully implemented from April 10, could lead to “serious collapses” at the borders.

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated EU IT system for registering travelers from non-EU countries, which will be introduced gradually from October 12, 2025 (until April 10, 2026). It replaces manual passport stamping with the digital capture of biometric data (facial image, fingerprints) when entering and leaving the Schengen area.

Cruise ship must leave two passengers behind

Not only passengers, but also passengers on a cruise ship recently had time problems: due to strong winds, a German cruise ship had to shorten its stay in Madeira. They managed it two passengers did not get back on board in time.

The shipping company tried to persuade the passengers to return by telephone – but was unable to reach two people. The two then stayed behind in Madeira. The cruise ship’s shipping company, Aida Cruises, said it organized the onward journey of the passengers.