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Smoother travel for families
THIS summer more families arriving in the UK will benefit from quicker entry when using eGates, thanks to an expansion of the service to 10 and 11yearolds.
According to a statement published on Saturday, July 22, by the British government, successful trials have been carried out across major ports including Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow Airports this spring.
As a result, from Monday, July 24, more returning families and eligible visitors to the UK over the school summer holiday will now benefit from the use of eGates as a faster way to travel through the UK border.
A recent YouGov poll showed that 42 per cent of the UK public planned to jet abroad over the summer. With passenger volumes expected to return to 2019 levels this summer and some ports exceeding those volumes Border Force expects to see over 34 million air arrivals coming through UK passport control over the coming months.
This new eGate change is expected to benefit thousands of families this summer, with over 400,000 children aged 10 and 11 years old projected to use eGates.
The national rollout of the expansion of eGates to this age group will come into effect across 15 air and rail ports that currently have 293 eGates.
Border Force continues to work closely with port operators and airlines to make sure all passengers can have a safe and hasslefree journey this summer.
Alfas coronation ceremony
THE coronation ceremony of Queens and Ladies will be held in front of the Casa de Cultura in L’Alfas del Pi on Saturday, August 5 at 10pm.
The president of the festival committee, Marisa Cortes, invites everybody to attend and accompany the queens and ladies on their special night. “This year marks 50 years of queens in the municipality and, for this reason, we are going to pay them a welldeserved tribute. We have invited the queens of these 50 years and we want them to play a leading role in this coronation gala, a special night we are preparing with great enthusiasm,” said Cortes. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased in advance at Cafetería Royal and Saneamientos Devesa. They can also be bought by calling 638 791 184. On the day, tickets can be bought at the box office.
