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Aito spells out concerns over new EU border rules and backs calls for discretion

Luxury
Gary Noakes
19 September 2024

Aito has joined the call for more flexibility over the European Entry-Exit System (EES), which is currently due to be introduced in November, despite questions around whether the roll-out will be delayed again.

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The association on Tuesday (17 September) held an EES webinar with Louise Nicholls, the FCDO’s diplomatic engagement lead, which was attended by more than 100 Aito members.

Aito said it was “reassured” the government was lobbying the EU over the implementation of EES, which will require biometric and fingerprint data to be recorded at EU borders, potentially leading to bottlenecks.