The delayed implementation of the EU’s new biometric entry system until later this year is "another hurdle" brought about by Brexit, according to the chief executive of The Advantage Travel Partnership.
Three years on from the UK’s decision to leave the EU, Julia Lo Bue-Said said Brits’ ability to travel frictionlessly has been "taken away".
“Travel as we once knew it has changed for ever, and the ability to travel freely in a post-Brexit era is no longer available to British passport holders," she added.
"Covid masked much of the Brexit impact for travellers, and no more visa-free travel for Brits across the European Union highlights yet another hurdle to navigate."
Advantage will work to ensure agents are aware of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAs) requirements for UK visitors to the EU.
"Our advice to consumers would be to book through a travel agent who are able to support customers in navigating complex booking processes and ensure they are up to date on all travel requirements," Lo Bue-Said advised.
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