British passport holders to be allowed to use e-gates at more EU airports
Many UK passengers have faced long queues when arriving at EU airports, particularly during peak periods.
British passport holders will be able to use e-gates at more European airports as part of a UK-EU deal, the Government has announced.
Since Brexit, British travellers arriving at EU airports have generally been forced to queue for manned desks to have their passports stamped, rather than use automated gates with facial recognition technology.
This has led to many passengers facing long queues, particularly during peak periods.
The issue has been described as one of the most visible impacts of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called for UK holidaymakers to be able to use e-gates in EU countries “as soon as possible”.
He said: “I urge EU member states now to do it and we will be pressing hard on that … there’s no inhibition on this so I want to see it done quickly.”
