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Large queues for flights to the US

Tuesday, 9 November 2021 04:49

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Hundreds of passengers suffered long queues at Zurich airport yesterday for the first flights to the United States.

Passengers told the press there was confusion and it was taking around 8 minutes per passenger to check the paperwork for entry into the US. 

Airlines and travel agents say there’s strong interest in travel to the United States before Christmas – specially to find the sun in Florida or shopping in New York. 

Some criticized the airport for not being better prepared. The re-opening date for the US has been known for more than a month.

Trans-Atlantic passengers are being advised to arrive at the airport in good time.

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