Do you need your passport to book a flight on British Airways?

Do you need your passport to book a flight on British Airways?

You will not need to enter a passport number to actually book your flight on BA’s website. However, before you fly you are likely to get an email reminder to complete API (and this will be before you are able to check in).

Do airlines check your passport?

The airline is the first to offer scanning of information electronically embedded in the passport in a move designed to make checking-in easier for international passengers. The app scans the Near Field Communication (NFC) chip embedded in the passport and transmits it securely to the airline.

How long does it take for British Airways to verify documents?

What happens now? It may take us up to six hours to process your documents. You’ll be able to check in online as normal if your submission is successful. We’ll be in touch if we need more information, so make sure your contact details are correct in Manage My Booking.

Do I need to provide advance passenger information?

For security reasons, the US, most EU member states, and other countries now require airlines to provide details about their passengers before they travel. This is known as Advance Passenger Information (API). Your airline will let you know what they need from you.

Does British Airways ask for passport number?

Why does British Airways not ask for passport number?

It is possible that your airline does not allow passengers to alter or add passport numbers after booking the flight, in that case you may have to contact the airline to have an agent to add it for you. (Although this is less likely with airlines that do not ask for the document details at the time of booking.)

What happens when they scan your passport at airport?

The UK’s biometric passports contain a microchip with a ‘facial biometric’. This is a digitised image of the holders photograph. Various features on the face, for example the distance between eyes, nose, mouth and ears, are digitally coded from the photograph and the information stored on the electronic chip.

What happens when my passport gets scanned at the airport?

By scanning all passports Border Force are able to conduct thorough checks to identify criminals, prevent illegal immigration and protect the public. All new passports issued within the EU and in many countries across the world are now chip enabled.

What type of Covid test does British Airways require?

You’ll need proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 2 days of departure before you can travel.

Which countries require advance passenger information?

You’ll need to provide your Advance Passenger Information for the following destinations:

• All Caribbean destinations.
• China.
• India.
• Japan.
• South Africa.
• United Arab Emirates.
• United Kingdom.
• USA.

Do you need passport details to book a holiday?

So, can you book a holiday without a passport? The answer is yes in the majority of cases, but you’ll need to check with your individual travel company regarding their policies to know for certain. You’ll also need to ensure that you book in plenty of time, allowing your passport to arrive before travel.

Does British Airways help with passport renewals and replacements?

If you’d like help with your application, British Airways has partnered with VisaCentral, a company that will do all of the hard work for you. VisaCentral can help with passport renewals and replacements, name changes, second passports and new passports for children.

What information do I need to provide when applying for a passport?

You will need to supply some or all of the following details: your full name (as it appears on your passport) your date of birth your gender your nationality your passport number your passport expiry date the country that issued your passport your country of residence

How do I Manage my British Airways booking through a travel agent?

If you have booked through a travel agent and your booking contains at least one flight with a British Airways flight number, then simply use your travel agent’s booking reference to access the Manage My Booking service. You may not be able to view all of your flights in Manage My Booking.

Can I use online check-in with British Airways?

Seat and meal request services, the Advance Passenger Information service, Online Check-in, if available, can only be used on flights with a British Airways flight number. If I made my booking with a travel agent, can I use Manage My Booking?