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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 6:06 pm
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Originally Posted by hillrider
Are fingerprints now needed for flying?
No, your photo is taken when you enter the terminal to confirm you are the same person when you leave.

This is to prevent a person without leave to enter the UK bypassing immigration controls.

Originally Posted by hillrider
Why the need to scan twice? BA already has the passport number on its record so the two systems should be tied and board you automatically.
No passport or identification on domestics.
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