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Kids as Young as 8 Can Use UK eGates | Leicester News
Starting Wednesday, July 8th, kids as young as eight can breeze through UK airport eGates—down from the old minimum age of ten—provided they’re at least three feet eleven inches tall and traveling with an adult. This change, expected to help up to 1.5 million more children, aims to slash passport control wait times during busy summer travel, reduce parental stress, and free up border staff for security. Kids under 17 still need an adult nearby. Airport officials and government alike see it as a smart, efficient upgrade for smoother, faster, and more welcoming travel for families entering the…
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