European Union ministers could soon introduce anti-terror rules for commercial flights similar to those used in the US.
Officials agreed in principle yesterday, July 24th, to US-style vetting procedures that would apply to all travelers flying to any of the 27 member states.
Backpacking tourists may soon have their personal details vetted prior to entry to a European country, if ministers decide to put the proposals into practice.
Jacques Barrot, EU justice and home affairs commissioner remarked that authorities hoped to have details agreed by the end of next year.
Information including name, age, sex, address and credit card details are currently collected under the US system.
When the US introduced its rules in 2006, the European Court of Justice ruled that the requirement for European airlines to comply was not founded on an "appropriate" legal basis.
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