{"id":186327,"date":"2023-08-26T16:56:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T16:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=186327"},"modified":"2023-08-26T16:56:04","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T16:56:04","slug":"british-airways-to-make-huge-change-to-uk-flights-from-next-week-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/british-airways-to-make-huge-change-to-uk-flights-from-next-week-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"British Airways to make huge change to UK flights from next week | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BRITISH Airways is changing its policy for passengers boarding domestic flights from next week.<\/p>\n<p>The move will mean travellers flying across the UK will need to keep tabs on an extra item before they head for the airport.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/united-kingdom-840126351.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>From next week, the UK&#x27;s flagship airline will require photo ID from its passengers on domestic flights.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, BA never insisted that its customers present any formal identification, but has since switched tact.<\/p>\n<p>From Friday September 1, those aged 16 or over will need to pack one form of photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>This could include a passport, driving licence or an EU national identity card.<\/p>\n<h2><span>read more in travel <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/porth-wen-old-long-abandoned-785612172.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Surreal UK beach where you can explore abandoned buildings and clear blue seas<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/jb-greecetravel-comp.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3>Greek island only locals know &#8211; with beautiful beaches &#038; Santorini-like houses<\/h3>\n<p>British Airways customers will be reminded of the policy change in pre-flight emails to avoid complications.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew McConnell, a spokesperson for the CAA, said: \u201cUK aviation security regulations do not require a passenger\u2019s identity to be checked for security purposes prior to boarding a domestic flight, in the same way when travelling within the mainland on a train or bus. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Any further requirement on behalf of the carrier to provide identification may be a condition of travel by the carrier itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Its new policy, updated on its website, states: \u201cYou do not require a passport to travel within the UK, but you will need to carry one type of photographic ID when travelling with us. <\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Travel<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/da-travel-comp-1.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>SANDS GREAT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Mum raves about &#x27;stunning&#x27; UK beach with golden sand, free parking &amp; soft play<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/newspress-collage-23654275-1692960832054.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>DRINK IT IN <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Beautiful Wetherspoons that&#x27;s &#x27;best in the country&#x27; and right next to the beach<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/newspress-collage-23654018-1692977506330.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>EUR ON <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>We went to the &#x27;underrated&#x27; holiday hotspot with \u00a39 jugs of wine &amp; free sunbeds<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/khdgyr-headache-airplane-man-passenger-436473028.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<section class=\"css-1r4x4sg\"><span>SEAT-UATION <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>&#x27;Stupid passenger seat arguments we hate dealing with &#8211; here&#x27;s who&#x27;s wrong&#x27;<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&quot;Examples include: valid passport; valid driving licence, either provisional or full; valid EU national identity card; valid armed forces identity card; valid police warrant card or badge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChildren under the age of 16 do not need to show identification when travelling on domestic flights. 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