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Travel Aware – Staying Safe & Healthy Abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.
See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.
See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.
See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.
The advice can change so check regularly for updates.
Updated: Tuesday 24 September 2024 | 16:00
The Entry Exit System (EES) is a new electronic system that replaces passport stamping when you enter an EU or Schengen Zone country.
From November 2024 it’s planned that all entry and exit movements will be registered electronically. Before you travel, there’s nothing different you need to do—the Advanced Passenger Information (API) form you already complete will be used by the airline to send your details. If you choose to check-in at the airport your information will be sent to the EU during the check-in process.
Upon arrival at your destination, the first time you use it might take a bit longer than usual to pass through border control as your biometric data (face image and four fingerprints) will be added. Currently, the fingerprints of children below 12 years old are not scanned.
In case there are any delays, you may wish to take along extra water to make your airport journey more comfortable.
You can find out more by visiting EU EES website and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system.
UPDATED: FRIDAY 14TH JUNE 2024 | 20:38
From 00:01 on Sunday, 9th June 2024, 100ml security restrictions on liquids will temporarily be reintroduced for passengers travelling from UK airports.
The majority of airports in the UK are unaffected and current guidelines at UK airports and Irish airports apply.
If you’re travelling from one of the airports below they’ll be temporarily reintroducing the 100ml restrictions. To help you pass through security as quickly as possible please check your departure airport’s website:
Aberdeen: Aberdeen International Airport | Fly from your Doorstep | Aberdeen Airport
Birmingham: Important Updates – Birmingham Airport Website
Newcastle: Welcome to Newcastle International Airport (newcastleairport.com)
Leeds Bradford: Going through security | Leeds Bradford Airport
London Southend: londonsouthendairport.com/flights/security-preparation/
London City: londoncityairport.com/at-the-airport/need-to-know/security-baggage
UPDATED: TUESDAY 11TH JUNE 2024 | 11:37
It is our customer’s responsibility to check their passport validity before travel.
• Check passport validity if travelling to a European destination.
• Check passport validity if travelling to destination outside of Europe.
UPDATED: WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2024 | 01:18
Birmingham Airport is getting a face lift, with a new £50 million security area being built to improve the airport experience.
We’d like to remind you to arrive at the airport with sufficient time before your flight. At the moment, we’re recommending giving yourself three hours for flights to Europe and Africa, and four hours for long-haul flights. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to check in your luggage and make your way through the security queues. Arriving any earlier than this won’t mean you can check in or pass through security early.
On that note, don’t forget that if your flight takes off before noon, you can drop your bags between 2pm and 9pm using our day-before bag drop, making your departure day easier click here for more details. You can do this for all flights except those to the USA. And, just so you know, if you’re driving to the airport to drop your bags, you can use the Premium Set Down Car Park for up to an hour, for the special price of just £4 – just let the customer service booth know you’ve used the bag drop as you exit the car park.
You can enter the terminal using the main doors in zones B, C and D to reach our check-in desks which are on the ground floor. You’ll find these entrances by passing through the covered walkways that’re in place at the front of the terminal.
If you plan on arriving by monorail, it stops at the airport right where you need to check in with us.
Rest assured, our team will be on hand to provide help and support wherever needed. Together with Birmingham Airport, we’re doing our best to make sure the facelift has the littlest effect as you pass through the airport. At the same time, we’re excited to be working behind the scenes to improve your future experience.
UPDATED: WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2024 | 01:18
The airport’s getting a facelift, to the tune of £1.3 billion which, once completed in 2025, will provide lots more facilities including a high street-style shopping area, a Champagne bar and a food hall. It’s safe to say, we’re pretty excited for what’s to come.
While the refurb’s going on, our check-in area may look a little different than normal. But don’t worry, our team are on hand to make sure your experience is a smooth one. As always, it’s a good idea to arrive at the airport with sufficient time before your flight. Our check-in desks open three hours before departure for flights to Europe and Africa, and four hours for long-haul flights giving you plenty of time to check in your luggage and make your way through security. Arriving any earlier than this won’t mean you can check in or pass through security early.
On that note, don’t forget that if your flight takes off before noon, you can drop your bags between 2pm and 9pm using our day-before bag drop, making your departure day easier – click here for more details. You can do this for all flights except those going to the USA. And, just so you know, if you’re driving to the airport to drop your bags, you can use the T2 West Multi Storey Car Park for up to an hour, free of charge – you’ll collect a token as you enter the car park and you’ll need to validate it before leaving the terminal – our TUI airport team will show you where to do this.
Rest assured, our team will be on hand to provide help and support wherever needed. Together with Manchester Airport, we’re doing our best to make sure the facelift has the littlest effect as you pass through the airport. At the same time, we’re excited to be working behind the scenes to improve your future experience.