Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Ryanair says malfunctioning automated passport kiosks are contributing to disruption at European borders as a temporary easing of full checks comes to an end. The episode highlights the operational and passenger-service risks surrounding Europe’s transition to more automated border processing ahead of the summer travel peak.
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Ryanair says malfunctioning automated passport kiosks are contributing to disruption at European borders as a temporary easing of full checks comes to an end. The episode highlights the operational and passenger-service risks surrounding Europe’s transition to more automated border processing ahead of the summer travel peak.
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