Originally Posted by
linz36
Is the "denied entry" recorded? I wonder if the OPs friend could not have waited an hour or so and tried again, preferably alongside another plane full of brits? (HUACA but for the border....)
He was assured it wasn’t recorded and wouldn’t be an issue if he tried to re-enter at a later date, or for any entry to any other EU country. So, fingers crossed.
And, he couldn’t walk away and try again, because he was taken away for questioning before being released into the departure area for the night.