Advance notice: there will be some changes in the near future that affect Eurostar passengers (and perhaps others,) so if you use this pleasant and essential method of travel, please pay attention. SNCF and cross-border customs agencies are preparing (and are actually under way) at key Channel crossing locations prior to implementing a new automated European Union (EU) border IT system due to start this October in an attempt to prevent queue chaos.
Via the Entry Exit System (EES) non-EU nationals, including British residents, will be required to register biometric information the first time they cross the border. Some travelers are worried that there might be huge delays as a result. This involves all modes of transport (plane, boat, bus etc.) and will require stops and, perhaps physical checks.
Millions of British pounds are being allocated for new equipment and processing areas at Dover’s ferry port, Eurostar’s London St Pancras terminus and Eurotunnel’s Folkestone site. There are already possible long delays at Dover, some of which may impact non-travel processing. It could get messy. Click here to learn more courtesy of The BBC.
There are other ways. easyJet can whisk you to anywhere on the continent. Over the last 25 years easyJet has become Europe’s leading short-haul airline, revolutionising European air travel by allowing passengers to book cheap flights across Europe’s top flight routes, connecting more than 30 countries and over 100 cities. Click here to book.
The Studio Le Mer’Veilleux is just across The Channel. A great place to stay, no matter what. Just an 8-minute walk from Bleriot and half a mile from Calais Beach, Studio Le Mer’Veilleux features accommodations in Calais with a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are an elevator and a concierge service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Parking on-site is available, and the apartment also offers bike rental for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Click here to book.