In the last month the British tabloids have been quick to scare monger regarding the new regulations for incoming flight passengers to Spain.
As From June 13, Spanish authorities will be asking travellers to provide detailed information about themselves before they fly to the country. Known as Advance Passenger Information (API), the details required are the full given names, surname, nationality, date of birth and passport number of all travellers to the country, bearing in mind that most people can read and write its is hardly the Gettysburg address that's being asked for.
The press in a bid to sell more copies are using words such as misery, chaos, long delays, holiday nightmares, travel woes etc etc etc.
How many of you have visited the USA since 9/11 specially more recently, did you encounter
countless delays entering the country ? I visited the USA last year and was surprised how quickly we where processed through the customs and safely on our way, probably no more than 45 minutes. If that's the price to pay for better airport security then please Ill sign up anytime.
Yes I am sure there will be slightly more delays flying to Spain until the system is working correctly, and please remember these regulations will be in force in all EEC member states in the near future.
If adding a couple of hours onto my travel time guarantees me better security , peace of mind and stricter controls on who enters this country I think its small price to pay.
Whats your opinion ?.
Gary
http://spainguides.com/
As From June 13, Spanish authorities will be asking travellers to provide detailed information about themselves before they fly to the country. Known as Advance Passenger Information (API), the details required are the full given names, surname, nationality, date of birth and passport number of all travellers to the country, bearing in mind that most people can read and write its is hardly the Gettysburg address that's being asked for.
The press in a bid to sell more copies are using words such as misery, chaos, long delays, holiday nightmares, travel woes etc etc etc.
How many of you have visited the USA since 9/11 specially more recently, did you encounter
countless delays entering the country ? I visited the USA last year and was surprised how quickly we where processed through the customs and safely on our way, probably no more than 45 minutes. If that's the price to pay for better airport security then please Ill sign up anytime.
Yes I am sure there will be slightly more delays flying to Spain until the system is working correctly, and please remember these regulations will be in force in all EEC member states in the near future.
If adding a couple of hours onto my travel time guarantees me better security , peace of mind and stricter controls on who enters this country I think its small price to pay.
Whats your opinion ?.
Gary
http://spainguides.com/
