The transport secretary has pledged to liaise with Europe over EU Entry-Exit System (EES) queues this summer – and said air travellers should not experience fuel disruption.
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander
Heidi Alexander, addressing parliament’s transport committee on Wednesday (17 June), said she would talk to the European Union about what could be done to relieve potential bottlenecks at EU airports during the summer peak when passengers are required to complete biometric registration.
The EU has said easement – relaxing EES registration or pausing biometric checks at times of congestion – will only be available until September.
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