The European Union's Biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) will be launched on October 6, 2024, marking a significant shift in travel. Eurotunnel has announced
The system, which will be handled by Eurotunnel, is anticipated to transform the business by eliminating the need for paper tickets and improving security. However, airline concerns and an uncertain launch date from the European Commission have cast doubt on the system's successful implementation. The system is predicted to upset the business and cause severe delays for airlines.
The Electronic Travel Information System (ETIS) is intended
to replace manual passport stamping at EU borders by automating non-EU national
registration. Facial scans, fingerprints, travel document details, and
entry/exit timestamps are all used by the system. EES is set to become live in
the fall of 2024, followed by ETIAS in the middle of 2025, and will require
visa-free tourists to pre-register online and get authorisation before entering
Europe.
The introduction of the European Economic Area (EEA) has
been received with criticism from airlines such as Ryanair, which believe that
it may limit spontaneous excursions from the UK due to Brexit. They also see
EES as superfluous to existing visa-based travel procedures, and they may
confront operational challenges in validating travel eligibility and
administering biometric checks. To mitigate any disruptions, France has
requested that EES deployment be delayed until 2024. The absence of official
approval from the EU and continuous opposition from airlines emphasise the uncertainties surrounding the EES's successful implementation. Addressing
operational problems and working with stakeholders is critical for a
successful implementation that balances security and convenient travel for
non-EU tourists.
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