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The Major effects of brexit on travelers

Date : 18 Jul 2016
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Britain?s economy and political sphere is experiencing immediate shockwaves as the UK voted to leave the European Union. Though the actual process of separation will take years it has started affecting the whole world. Let us just check How American Travelers who are traveling to Europe will be affected.

The Major effects of brexit on travelers

1.It might turn cheaper!

Due to Brexit British pound is quite low, to get one pound Americans have to spend $1.37 - $1.39, which was $1.5. It's a really good news for Americans or any other currency as the British pound is at it?slow. With a significantly improved exchange rates, Britain is like on sale, giving all tourists a fantastic opportunity to visit this historically expensive country on the cheap. All the travel freaks traveling to the U.K. are likely to get more bang for their buck in London, , and Belfast.

2. Europe may turn pricier

If you are planning to visit Europe after Britain, be prepared for higher airfares. There was an open sky policy in Europe before the Brexit took place. Since 1994, any EU airline has been free to fly between any two points in Europe. Now that Britain is exiting the EU, airlines will likely have to deal with restrictive air service agreements. This will lead to costlier flights. London is the world hub of aviation, and a key destination for many of airlines, after Brexit it looks unlikely that routes to and from the UK will be affected.

The Major effects of brexit on travelers

3. There could be major headache of longer U.K. custom 

All the U.K. ports entry points like Heathrow airport at London, custom lines used to move quickly as EU citizens could enter through a separate line without having any restrictions. After Brexit, all the EU travelers may have to join the Americans or everyone else in a big queue for the customs line. It will turn out to be the  a major headache for all the travelers.

The UK government may re-impose the rule that all foreign travelers must have a passport, though the British travel industry would be strongly against anything that makes it more difficult for many EU citizens to visit the UK.