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Passport queues strand Ryanair passengers in Greece

Published Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Updated June 18

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A Ryanair flight from Athens International Airport to London Luton was delayed by an hour and departed without passengers who were stranded in passport control queues. The incident was attributed to new EU border control procedures for UK-bound travelers, causing significant airport congestion.

What We Know — Key Points

  • A Ryanair flight from Athens International Airport to London Luton departed an hour late on Sunday, leaving behind passengers stuck in passport control queues.
  • The flight's departure was delayed after bags belonging to the missing passengers were unloaded.
  • New EU border control procedures for UK-bound passengers were a contributing factor to the significant delays and congestion at Athens International Airport.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Impact of Border Control Procedures
  • BBC News

    The BBC News report details how new EU border control procedures caused significant delays at Athens International Airport, leading to a Ryanair flight to London Luton departing an hour late and leaving behind passengers stuck in passport queues. The article highlights the resulting travel disruption and airport congestion, noting that passengers' bags had to be unloaded.

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