Brits are at risk of being pulled away from the airport due to “fundamental misconceptions” this summer. Tourists heading to Scandinavia may be denied by the gate’s airline if they use their old passports.
As reported by the Guardian, it has become clear that the “inconsistent” application of Schengen travel regulations could lead to some people being denied flights. One traveler scheduled to fly from Gatwick to Copenhagen was recently driven away by the Norwegians of the airline as her passport was issued “more than nine years ago.”
Denmark follows Schengen area rules. In other words, your passport must be within 10 years from the date of issuance on the date of entry. It must also be valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip.
However, travelers who were turned away from the airport had passports that met both criteria. She was denied boarding on March 23rd and had a passport with an issue date of June 13th, 2015 and an expiration date in August.
She said: “When I arrived at check-in, an automated system pointed me to my desk, and staff consulted with a colleague.
“But there is no such rule. This decision shows a fundamental misconception of the actual entry requirements.”
She added: “I tried to explain this to the staff, including the manager, but were told negatively, “other people are complaining on social media” and “I’m not allowed to enter Denmark.” ”
The Copenhagen Police Station, which is responsible for border control at the airport, said that once the passport is nine years and nine months it is invalid. The force added that Schengen is not aware of the 10-year passport extension.
A Norwegian employee at Gatwick Airport recently said the airline is avoiding “six people a day” due to rules. British tourists were also reportedly deported from Norway in February, according to the Independent.
The woman, whose backs off her flight, filed a formal complaint with the Norwegian. The big failure cost hundreds of pounds on emergency passport renewal and exchange flights.
She was scheduled to attend the Copenhagen International Documentary Festival, explaining, “This was an important opportunity to present and market my films. As a result, I missed two full days of the festival and suffered a personal loss of around £700.”
Norwegians were unable to comment on individual cases, but “we regret the confusion among passengers due to the inconsistent interpretation of Schengen Passport regulations by Nordic countries.
“As an airline, we must comply with local border control directives that are currently unknown. The authorities have requested that the airline provide clear and uniform guidance to prevent further passenger issues and avoid our penalties.”
