With a speech from Commissioner Johansson on the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) confirming the target date for implementation is 10th November, ABTA is encouraging members to use the time now to understand what the new system will mean for their customers and businesses.

Luke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association said:

“It has now been confirmed by the EU that the target date for launching the Entry/Exit System (EES) is 10th November.

“It is really important that the industry takes the time now to understand the new EES system, and what it will mean for their customers and their businesses.

“ABTA has information available to members in the ABTA MemberZone, as well as on our consumer website: www.abta.com/eesandetias. We’ll also be running a conference call for members about EES in September.

“We are working closely with the European Commission and UK Government to establish the next steps for their communications plans and will update members as and when there is more information.”

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Notes to editors
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