ID requirement for domestic flight
Feb 3, 2023, 11:22 am
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ID requirement for domestic flight
I was travelling to NCL with hand baggage. At the gate I was told rather brusquely that I needed ID to board. Is this normal because I am sure that all my previous flights without hold baggage I didn’t need to show anything. And it was only by chance that I had my provisional driving licence on me.
have I missed something?
have I missed something?
Feb 3, 2023, 11:29 am
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Not aware of any change in policy - BA doesn’t usually require ID for domestic travel (unless checking in a bag). Formal guidance on BA website is:
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
Feb 3, 2023, 11:44 am
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Thanks. That is not as precise as it should be, as it is couched as advice not a requirement.
I will complain in order to try to get a better answer - and about the rather rude response of the person guarding the gate.
I will complain in order to try to get a better answer - and about the rather rude response of the person guarding the gate.
Feb 3, 2023, 11:53 am
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At LHR? Did you not board using the automatic gates where you just scan your bp? Where were you asked for ID exactly during boarding?
Btw I have done two CTA flights today departing LHR and no ID needed - just as normal - so definitely no change.
Btw I have done two CTA flights today departing LHR and no ID needed - just as normal - so definitely no change.
Feb 3, 2023, 1:06 pm
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BA doesn't systematically require ID to board domestic flights (nor in my experience LHR-DUB, which might get them into trouble with INIS some day), but I believe there is verbiage on the website stating they're entitled to ask for it.
Feb 3, 2023, 1:12 pm
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Feb 3, 2023, 1:16 pm
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Feb 3, 2023, 1:31 pm
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It was at LHR. There was a rather rude person at the beginning of the line leading to the automatic gates insisting everyone produced ID.
Feb 3, 2023, 1:38 pm
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Feb 3, 2023, 1:40 pm
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Feb 3, 2023, 1:50 pm
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Feb 3, 2023, 2:37 pm
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Travelling hand baggage only on a domestic doesn't require photo ID on BA and I have done this countless times. It's the purpose of biometrics at LHR too