There are major concerns that the new EES regime will lead to long queues at border control. A spokesperson for easyJet has said: “There may be longer queues at border control while this new system is being implemented and as people go through it for the first time.
“If you have a transfer included in your package or have booked a private transfer, we’re working closely with our transfer partners to make sure they know about the extra time at border control for your airport pick up and drop off. This might mean that your return transfer will pick you up earlier than you’d expect.”
The plan has already got some British tourists spooked, reports Majorca Daily Bulletin. It says the EES has made some Britons alter their holiday plans – and they are heading for non-EU destinations where extra paperwork is not required.
They are also being deterred by other new rules, that come into force even sooner. From October 1, UK tourists will need to provide a host of new information when checking in to their accommodation.
The Spanish government says the policy will make the country safer. However, critics claim it is a violation of tourists’ privacy – and will create an impossible workload.
The new law has raised privacy concerns and fears over an increased workload on the tourism industry. Many are also worried that it will put Spain at a “disadvantage” as a European tourist destination.
Hoteliers in Majorca are demanding that this new rule be scrapped. They claim the new check-in rules may be a breach of European Law and have called for a government review.
Other major tourism groups in Spain have also asked the government to freeze the law, claiming it is simply “impossible to comply with”. However, time is running out.
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