EU Launches “Digital Travel App”; Czech Border Police Volunteer as First Schengen Test Site
Czech Foreign Ministry Switches Off “Visapoint,” Activates New Visa-Appointment Platform on 1 December
Prague Airport Rolls Out Premium Private Check-in and Fast-Track Lane for Schengen Flights
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EU Gives Green Light to Digital Travel App; Czech Border Police Ready Early Pilot
The Council of the EU has authorised negotiations on a smartphone-based Digital Travel App that will let passengers pre-submit passport data before reaching Schengen borders. Czech border police intend to join an early pilot, hoping the app will ease EES-related queues at Prague Airport and land crossings. Businesses should welcome faster processing but must continue monitoring EES compliance until the new system is live.
Prague Airport Unveils Premium Private Check-in and Fast-Track Package for Schengen Flights
Prague Airport has introduced a CZK 1,950 (€79) concierge package combining lounge access, baggage handling and an exclusive security lane for Schengen departures. The move is aimed at easing peak-hour congestion in Terminal 2 and freeing resources for forthcoming biometric checks, offering corporate travellers a paid shortcut ahead of the Christmas rush.