Brexit has had a significant impact on air travel in the UK. Since the country’s departure from the European Union, there have been changes to how people fly to and from airports all around the country. Here’s a breakdown of what travellers need to know before their next flight.
1. Passport:
Anyone travelling to Europe must ensure that they have at least 6 months remaining on their passport before embarking on their journey. This is important as it ensures that passengers can get through security without any issues and are allowed entry into the destination country if necessary. It’s also worth double-checking visa requirements for specific countries too if you plan on visiting – some may require different documents depending upon purpose of visit (business/leisure).
2. Security:
UK citizens now need to use special lanes at passport control when travelling back from European countries, meaning it can take longer to get through customs and immigration. Make sure you arrive early enough that you don’t miss your flight because of this! Additionally carry-on luggage restrictions may differ so check allowances relevant airlines use prior packing & loading onto plane otherwise extra charges could arise due exceeding allowable limits!
3. Flight Prices:
The cost of flights has seen an increase since Brexit, due to rising fuel prices and aviation taxes which were previously kept lower by EU membership – this means travellers must be more mindful when booking tickets as budget airlines may no longer offer competitively priced fares compared pre-Brexit times! However these aren’t necessarily expensive always so compare rates across various carriers before settling final choice as discounts/rate reductions could still exist especially when making bookings advance or signing loyalty programmes which give access exclusive deals etc..