British Airways - ID Requirement
British Airways has announced that commencing 01Sep2023, all passengers aged 16 and above will now be asked to present photographic identification, such as a passport, a driving license, or a valid EU national identity card, for domestic flights within the United Kingdom.
Children aged 14 and 15, flying alone, must also show identification when traveling on UK domestic flights.The one exception is if you have only carry on hand baggage.
Unlike many other British-based airline rivals, such as easyJet or Jet2, which already require photographic identification for domestic flights, British Airways has been an exception for a while. The airline has avoided making it mandatory for customers to carry a driver's license or passport for trips within the UK, where authorities do not demand such documents.
BA currently flies to 23 domestic destinations within the United Kingdom from London Heathrow.
ID Policy in EU Countries-
To move within both the European Union and the Schengen area, travelers are required to show either an identity card or a passport.
-In France, travellers are expected to provide valid identification when traveling domestically.
-In Spain, passengers are expected to show their valid identification.
-In Italy, for domestic services, travellers are required to show their photographic identification.