New Travel Rules Affecting Cruise Travelers in 2025
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The creator discusses several significant travel regulation changes expected to take effect in 2025 that may impact cruise passengers. For international travelers, the video covers the upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) for the European Union and the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for US and Canadian citizens. The creator also explains the Entry Exit System (EES), which will utilize facial and fingerprint scans for non-Europeans. Regarding domestic travel in the United States, the video highlights the May 2025 deadline for Real ID compliance for air travel. The creator provides updates on airline policies, noting a positive development where airlines may partner with Apple to allow passengers to share AirTag locations with them. Conversely, the video notes a negative change for Air Canada economy passengers, who will no longer receive free carry-on luggage. Finally, the creator addresses the necessity of passports for cruises, noting that while closed-loop itineraries may allow for birth certificates and state IDs, carrying a passport is recommended for emergency situations and specific destination requirements.
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there are several major travel changes coming into effect in 2025 this includes air travel both domestically and international
if you are flying to your cruise these are things that you'll want to know
I am a Cru YouTube channel so I rarely talk about air but the reality is most of the time people are going to be flying to their Crews
the cost of it is going to be €7 so definitely not something that's very expensive
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