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Airspace borders vanish

Apr 03, 2008
By Talis Saule Archdeacon

OPEN BORDERS: Latvia marked the abolishment of air borders with a ceremony in which officials spoke about the impact of the agreement.

RIGA - Baltic citizens no longer need to present a passport while flying to other EU member airports, the newest milestone in an ever integrating Europe. The three Baltic states, along with six other countries, dropped airspace borders to 21 other European countries on March 31. It was the final step in the long process of joining the Schengen border free zone. “The dismantling of air border controls is the final step toward completion of a unique and historic achievement: 24 countries of [E ...

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