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Dec 16, 2003 | 4:30 pm
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identification
Just a quick question: Do you normally get asked for I.D. when checking in for a intra-European (Schengen) flight (let's say AMS-Germany and vv.) these days?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Dec 16, 2003 | 4:49 pm
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Yes on KLM, however my experience on Alitalia was completely different. VIE-FCO no ID check whatsoever (not at check in neither at boarding). FCO-MXP no ID check at check-in, ID check at boarding
I was not traveling on EU passport that trip
I was not traveling on EU passport that trip
Dec 16, 2003 | 11:43 pm
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In view of the worldwide situation I say that you should be able to show passport at all points of entry and departure.
Now travelling DFDS !!!! thats a different question isnt it Johan ???
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Now travelling DFDS !!!! thats a different question isnt it Johan ???
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Dec 17, 2003 | 12:51 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by stut:
using e-checkin, I have only been asked for ID once.</font>
using e-checkin, I have only been asked for ID once.</font>
By the way, when registering at a Crown lounge you can show your ID to the lounge agent, who will note the fact in the system. This speeds up boarding.
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Dec 18, 2003 | 4:52 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by connex2me:
Just a quick question: Do you normally get asked for I.D. when checking in for a intra-European (Schengen) flight (let's say AMS-Germany and vv.) these days?
Thanks. </font>
Just a quick question: Do you normally get asked for I.D. when checking in for a intra-European (Schengen) flight (let's say AMS-Germany and vv.) these days?
Thanks. </font>
Same on LH; as long as it is intra Schengen, nobody cares...
Dec 21, 2003 | 4:14 pm
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I still wonder what the 'security' is. So the know that the name on the ticket matches! So what? The terrorists at 9/11 were easy to identify, because they don't care. Seems to me like a nice way to ensure that the ticketrules are enforced in the most stringent way.
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Dec 24, 2003 | 9:52 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Threy:
No, on two recent KLM trips to MXP and LIS.
Same on LH; as long as it is intra Schengen, nobody cares...</font>
No, on two recent KLM trips to MXP and LIS.
Same on LH; as long as it is intra Schengen, nobody cares...</font>
While I agree LH seldom if ever asks for passport/ID at the gate, KLM on AMS-STR and vice versa always does (in my experience, at least).
First time it happened (at STR flying to AMS), I thought the Netherlands might have gotten kicked out of Schengen.
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Dec 24, 2003 | 2:39 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by DLSTR:
A friend of mine works for KLM and he told me the normal procedure is checking your ID twice, at check-in and also at boarding.</font>
A friend of mine works for KLM and he told me the normal procedure is checking your ID twice, at check-in and also at boarding.</font>
- before checking in.
- at the check-in desk.
- at immigrations.
- at the gate.
johan