More than four million people jetted off from Newcastle Airport in 2022, and if you're planning to join them this year, it pays to make sure you're on board with the latest passport rules which apply to travellers from the UK.
Travel experts are warning Brits to check their passports now to avoid any issues and delays to holidays and if it’s been a while since you last visited Europe, you may not be aware of changes which could affect your ability to get away this summer. The UK is now classed as a third country by the EU, meaning the entry rules are slightly different for British passport holders. The main difference is the amount of time Brits can now spend in the EU. Whereas before, you could travel for as long as you wanted, you can now only visit for 90 out of 180 days at a time.
More than 1,000 passport office workers took part in a five-week strike up to May 5, which is expected to cause major disruption at most offices, including Durham, and holidaymakers have been warned of a "significant impact" on passport delivery as summer looms. And as the clock ticks down to the summer holiday season, we've compiled a checklist of what you need to know about your passport.
