Ryanair passengers stranded in Greece as flight leaves without them

Ryanair flight to the UK left Athens with dozens of passengers still on the ground due to 'mega queues' at passport control. Authorities intervened after 20 to 50 travellers on the London Luton service were left stranded Sunday. Ryanair attributed the disruption to border delays, while Athens Airport cited congestion linked to the EU's Entry-Exit System requiring biometric registration for UK travelers entering Schengen. Video and witness accounts described queues at security and passport control; the gate closed with frustrated passengers pleading to be admitted. The incident followed similar disruptions in Toulouse and Bergamo as border processes tighten.