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Passenger travel to the EU by air, rail or sea after Brexit
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What you may need to do to travel to or in the EU and EEA after the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019
In the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March 2019, some things may change for passengers travelling to and within the EU and EEA.
Flying to the EU from the UK
From 29 March 2019, if there is no EU Exit deal, flights should continue as today. Both the UK and EU want flights to continue without any disruption. There will be no impact to direct flights to non-EU countries.
The European Commission has proposed measures to avoid extra security screening of passengers from the UK when transferring to onward flights at EU airports.
For air passengers on a flight departing the UK, the same passenger rights as apply today will continue to apply after the UK. leaves the EU. For EU registered airlines, EU law will continue to apply in respect of flights to and from the EU. Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance.
Travelling by Eurostar to the EU from the UK
From 29 March 2019, if there is no EU Exit deal, your rights as a rail passenger using either domestic or cross-border rail services will remain unchanged. Passengers on cross-border rail services will continue to be protected by the EU regulation on rail passengers’ rights, which will be brought into UK law.Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance.
Travelling by Eurotunnel to the EU from the UK
From 29 March 2019, if there is no EU Exit deal, your rights as a passenger using Eurotunnel’s cross-border shuttle services will remain unchanged. Passengers can continue to use Eurotunnel’s existing complaints procedure. Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance.
Travelling by bus or coach to the EU from the UK
From 29 March 2019, if there is no EU Exit deal, passengers on cross-border bus and coach services will continue to be protected by the EU regulation on bus and coach passengers’ rights, which will be brought into UK law. Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance.
Ferry and Cruise passengers
From 29 March 2019, if there is no EU Exit deal, passengers on ferry services will continue to be protected by the EU regulation on passengers’ rights, which will be brought into UK law. Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance. Cruise operations will continue on the same basis as today. Passengers who embark on a cruise at a UK port will continue to be protected by the EU regulation on maritime passengers’ rights, which will be brought into UK law. Passengers should take out appropriate travel insurance.
Passenger consumer rights
From 29 March 2019, if there is no EU Exit deal, your consumer rights in regards to travelling would remain largely unchanged.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/passenger-travel-to-the-eu-by-air-rail-or-sea-after-brexit?
