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Old Mar 22, 2026 | 2:37 pm
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Originally Posted by NickP 1K
I hold UK and US dual - just had an issue where I have a tight offline connection and little time to do a passport verify (WN to AA). Normally I don't do an ETA and just show the agent my UK passport, with AA and others checking API status for Home Office ETA flag this is now a problem.

Based on this offline connection, I was risking being a NO SHOW for check in. So I applied for an ETA on my US passport, got approved. AA check in still did not work - 10 min later it did and boarding passes issued. Really wish ALL airlines allowed you to enter a second a passport.

For those asking why risk it: Last minute trip due to a family emergency, so had little other choices with less flight availability - low risk missing the connection offline
Thanks for the data point that you were granted an ETA on a foreign passport despite being a British citizen. Have you ever submitted your US passport (or copies) to HMPO when renewing your UK passport?

Does AA not allow you to check in online without being logged in to your profile?
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