I've been trying to sort out the required permissions to enable us to fly back from Portugal twice a year with Peggy ,our 5kilo Jack Russell bitch in the cabin.

At present we can fly out ok ,no problems ,from Hrow on TAP down to Faro , 58e each ,Peg 50e.

To return by air however she has to go in the hold ,1250 quid plus agents and handling fees ,our seats 350 quid with BA. More fees on arrival.

I wrote to my Mp saying why was this and his reply was " I had no idea dogs could travel in the cabin, if I was sat next to a person with one I would not be best pleased "

My reply was ," Peg feels the same way about sitting by you "

Today I received an em from the Gov Hrow animal unit with forms to fill in ,the signature of the lady was followed by this in brackets

( she/ her )

What is that all about ?

Dilton

Jan 25

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It wasn't pre referendum. EU and us thought a leave vote wouldn't happen. That there's a punishment agenda for leaving can't be denied.

Tom Jolliffe (aka QuaiDB)

Jan 25

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The EU has not invented ETIAS for every other third country in the world simply to annoy the British. It's got better things to do and the UK comes way down the list of its concerns.

"Starting in late 2023, the European Commission will roll out a U.S. style electronic travel authorisation system for visitors from countries that are currently not part of the EU. These visitors have been granted visa-free access to the EU and Schengen member countries through virtue of their good track record on security issues and, thus, have not been deemed as a threat to EU security. However, the EU is wanting to strengthen its border security as well as digitally screen and track travellers entering and leaving EU countries."