justincase
Prominent Member
First world problems
Indeed. My point is that hardline Brexiteers repeatedly voted against an agreement to take the UK out of the EU. A cr*p agreement, of course; but then Boris' version was the same thing but (I understand) in a few areas worse for the UK.Given the amount of MPs in parliament it's bizarre there wasn't enough to vote it through...
Anyway, back on topic and here's a new impact of Brexit
Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands isn't waiting until the end of the transition period and directs all British travellers to the Non EU immigration queue on arrival.
So this is what air travel will look like in 12 months.
Brexiteer complains he has to wait in queue at EU airport
We then have this delicious bit of Schadenfreude.
Avoid the airport if you can, don't give them the business. If revenue dips, it will stop happening. Even if there are political motives behind it.
Imagine it were Holland leaving the EU, and some Dutch guys were complaining that Heathrow didn't have enough staff in the non-EU line to handle the extra people; caused by those said same Dutch guys voting to leave the EU. Exactly how much sympathy would you currently be expressing for their plight?Down to them not putting enough people to the appropriate category.
Remainers did their best to stop any form of leaving. It lead to the electoral backlash at the GE and Boris getting a huge majority. Hardline brexiters ultimately got something better.Indeed. My point is that hardline Brexiteers repeatedly voted against an agreement to take the UK out of the EU. A cr*p agreement, of course; but then Boris' version was the same thing but (I understand) in a few areas worse for the UK.
Imagine it were Holland leaving the EU, and some Dutch guys were complaining that Heathrow didn't have enough staff in the non-EU line to handle the extra people; caused by those said same Dutch guys voting to leave the EU. Exactly how much sympathy would you currently be expressing for their plight?
Exactly.
Fine, plenty of other countries on the planet. I always preferred Egypt for scuba diving anyway.You can do that for 11 months but after that every EU airport will look that that for UK travellers. That's just a sneak peak of the reality of post Brexit EU travel.
A lot. That's the difference between us. I respect democracy. If they voted to leave, I'd wish them all the best and want us to carry on as friends and neighbours.Imagine it were Holland leaving the EU, and some Dutch guys were complaining that Heathrow didn't have enough staff in the non-EU line to handle the extra people; caused by those said same Dutch guys voting to leave the EU. Exactly how much sympathy would you currently be expressing for their plight?
Exactly.
A lot. That's the difference between us. I respect democracy. If they voted to leave, I'd wish them all the best and want us to carry on as friends and neighbors.
How can they get away with that?
You are confusing friends and neighbours with business?You treat your friends and neighbors as rivals?
You are confusing friends and neighbours with business?
They're been dicks and it has no legal standing until 1st Jan 2021, but no doubt the EU will turn a blind eye and the remainers on here will be clapping their hands.
I will simply avoid any airports that do this.
They're been dicks and it has no legal standing until 1st Jan 2021
No, I don't see the need to give other countries money that could have been invested here. How much do you think we should give Canada? Australia?You're confusing businesses with countries.
Don't all non-EU airports do this to UK citizens? That's my experience anyway. The US is horrific - especially Orlando / Phili / JFK.
You can do that for 11 months but after that every EU airport will look that that for UK travellers. That's just a sneak peak of the reality of post Brexit EU travel.
Giving money to the EU benefitted the EU.
Then I'd suggest they pull their finger out, or there will be a lot of new hot destinations for UK travelers next year.
Don't all non-EU airports do this to UK citizens? That's my experience anyway. The US is horrific - especially Orlando / Phili / JFK.
We really should ask our MEPs to raise the matter in Parliament. Oh wait...
I got it years ago!!! Why do you think we voted to leave!!!At last! You're getting it!