Originally Posted by
dg4255
You can check-in online. Just check the box that you hold an EU passport. They never give it a problem at the airport. Everyone does it. Don't worry about it.
Are you talking from personal experience or is this just a rumour you heard?
I have read reports (including some here on FT) of people trying this and being turned away at the gate and having to buy a new ticket for a different flight.
I agree it's a stupid rule but I would recommend you don't even THINK about breaking it. You stand to lose a lot more than the £4 check-in fee.