However, the BBC notes that there is no obligation on countries to allow the use of e-gates, nor is there an official confirmation of when we could expect this to happen—an area that continues to raise legal travel policy concerns and cross-border compliance questions.
Easier Travel for Pets Too
It’s not just human changes which have been announced for air travel—pet passports have also been reinstated. This means those travelling with pets will no longer require health certificates from both the UK and the EU to travel within Europe, eliminating the need for duplicate veterinary diagnostics or international pet health insurance documentation.
For families with service animals or aging pets, the removal of dual certification requirements could significantly reduce vet costs, quarantine risks, and delays linked to animal transport insurance claims.
What Are the Other EU Rule Changes?
Among the new changes that make traveling across Europe a little easier again, the Prime Minister also announced a few other agreements aimed at resolving key post-Brexit issues.
One of the most significant is a new 12-year fishing deal, allowing UK fishing boats back into EU waters—and vice versa. While primarily an economic issue, the deal also affects marine liability insurance, environmental compliance, and the financial structuring of the UK’s seafood export industry.
