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People are being urged to check their passports.
The Port of Dover has attacked the French authorities for “woefully inadequate” border control staffing which is ruining the summer getaway for thousands of families.
'Post-Brexit reality': Dover delays were 'predictable', says travel journalist Simon Calder [3 mins]
02/04/2023
Travel expert Simon Calder told Andrew Castle the continued delays at Dover port are a result of Brexit.
A little-known post-Brexit passport rule change is leaving Brits unable to attend family weddings and holidaymakers out of pocket to the tune of hundreds - and sometimes thousands - of pounds.
Family's dream holiday 'ruined' after mum barred from easyJet plane over Brexit passport rule
13/05/2022
The trip to Greece would have been Charlotte and Ronnie Wilton's first family holiday with children Ronnie and Ciara.
Holidaymakers heading to Europe will now face extra costs and paperwork following UK's exit from the EU.
Your passport may not be valid because of a change in the rules.
Thousands of Brits have been turned away at boarding gates because of a change in rules that can prevent people from travelling if their passport issue date is over ten years old.
Recruitment issues and Covid-related absences have put UK airports under pressure, while Brexit has created more queues in Spain.
Britain’s bigget seaport says Brexit bureaucracy could bite when mass travel makes a comeback.
Travel companies warn European holiday prices set to rise 31% as a result of Brexit. Survey points to 25,000 UK jobs in the sector also at risk and warns of the damage to UK businessesand training opportunities for young people.
Brits are now banned from taking meat and dairy products with them on holiday to EU countries and this includes even chocolates and some sweets that have animal-derived products.
Brexit red tape causing holiday luggage delays with suitcases held up by EU customs checks
09/08/2022
Unexpected hold-ups in EU destinations have hit baggage delivery services where travellers send luggage ahead to avoid airport queues.
New biometric checks will be required this summer, potentially meaning long delays.
Queues have been blamed on delays caused by extra checks needed and a shortage of police officers at passport control.
The government’s plan to slash flight compensation for delays on UK domestic flights has been branded as “another Brexit win”, as it would impact on consumer refund rights.
Recruitment issues and Covid-related absences have put UK airports under pressure, while Brexit has created more queues in Spain.
Brexit blow for disabled people as EU holiday destinations stop recognising UK blue badges
28/12/2021
British disability blue badges are no longer being recognised in major holiday destinations across Europe thanks to Brexit, the government has admitted.
Brexit border: UK and EU have ‘months to stop tourist traffic grinding to a halt’ if no deal is reached
29/01/2022
British tourists headed for city breaks in Paris or sunny getaways in Spain in September could be hit by new biometric checks set to be required at the border.
If the UK government had “got Brexit done” properly, sensibly and professionally, this wouldn’t be happening.
MASSIVE airport queues on the continent after the EU brings in new visas for British citizens this year may contribute to a wider sense that "Brexit is not working" a report this week will warn.
A DROITWICH firm says they have spotted a gap in the market as farms looking to diversify after Brexit are becoming campsites for staycationers.
Popular destinations such as Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and Greece will no longer recognise UK badges.
Disabled drivers are being warned that their blue badges may not be accepted in European holiday destinations this summer due to an “outrageous” Brexit hangover.