A survey has found nearly three out of five Brits expect holiday delays this summer due to the EES
Almost half of British holidaymakers are worried they will miss their flights this summer due to border checks, a new survey by travel company Booking.com has found.
It comes astravelling to Europe this year expect delays linked to the EU’s entry-exit system . It involves people from third-party countries such as the UK having their fingerprints registered and photographs taken to enter the Schengen Area, which consists of 29 European countries, mainly in the EU. Most UK travellers experience the process at foreign airports.
Representative body Airports Council International recently reported that EES was causing delays of up to three hours, with airports in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy among the worst affected.because of delays at passport desks caused by the ramp up of EES. The survey of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by research company Opinium between May 8-12, indicated that 56per cent of UK travellers plan to arrive at airports earlier than usual in an attempt to avoid disruption, with 12per cent intending to arrive at least four hours before departure.
More than half of respondents who have travelled to the EU since the introduction of EES said they experienced delays during their journey, while 43 per cent said they were not delayed. Booking.com advised families travelling to Europe during the May half-term break to ensure their passports are eligible for their dates, and keep items such as a portable phone charger and any medication in hand luggage.
Ryan Pearson, regional manager for the UK and Ireland at Booking.com, said: "May half-term is a key moment in the travel calendar, and we know many people are feeling anxious about how the new entry-exit system could impact their trip. We want to help travellers feel informed and prepared before they leave, whether that's checking travel documents in advance or packing the right essentials in hand luggage in case of longer queues.
"Changes to the way we travel can understandably feel daunting, but we're already seeing that many journeys are running smoothly. The key is preparation. "
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