Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership has shared commentary regarding the recent travel news both with the EU Entry/Exit system and the US Federal Government shutdown.
With the news of the EU Entry/Exit system affecting how people travel via the Eurostar, Julia has shared an insight into what travellers need to authorise their trips as well as sharing travel advice due to the expected delays this may cause.
“Ahead of the introduction of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System on 12th October, it is disappointing that changes for Eurostar services will now require travellers to provide extensive documentation which exceed the standard Schengen Area entry requirements and introduce yet more unnecessary complexity to travel,” said Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership.
“Meanwhile, the Port of Dover is anticipating up to 14-hour delays for ferry passengers once the new system comes into effect. It is essential for the new measures to be implemented as smoothly as possible in order to minimise any possible disruption faced by travellers,” she continued.
“We strongly advise all travellers to be vigilant in advance of their trips and to come prepared in order to mitigate potential complications during their international journeys. We encourage all travellers to allocate additional time for security and to verify that all of their information is readily available prior to departure,” she added.
Julia also shared how the US Federal Shutdown is expected to disrupt travel to the US, particularly regarding the new restrictions over tourist entry to attractions.
Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership, said: “The US federal government shutdown is causing significant disruption in America and those travelling to the US should be mindful of the impact this may have on their trips. While passport control and the use of ESTAs are currently functioning as normal, tourists will be unable to visit certain museums, National Parks and other federal-run tourist attractions. It is therefore essential for travellers to check that attractions they’ve booked will still be open and to ensure they allow plenty of time to travel to US airports to avoid any disappointment. As the duration of the government shutdown is yet to be determined, we encourage travellers to monitor for updates and to contact their travel agent for expert advice that will minimise the impact on their travels.”
