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Do I need a passport to fly from england to scotland?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
edited January 2023 in General Chat
As the title says basically. Thanks
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    No you shouldnt do (as we are technically united) but double check
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I went by car and we didn't so, no I guess you don't :-)
    Xx
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Travelling by car is a tad different from flying.

    Id double check with them, but even though we are technically united, if you have one Id advise taking it.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    My understanding is that you're likely to need some form of legal photo-ID. You may not have to have a passport but you'll usually need something. It's not about border controls, it's about anti-terrorism measures on flights.

    Pre-9/11 you usually didn't need a passport, since then you usually do. Your airline's helpline should be able to help you figure out what you can use if you don't have a passport. (Photo driving license might work, but don't quote me)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    yes you will, or a national ID card or a driving licence
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ok, I'm not flying anymore because it turned out to be way too expensive so I'm going on the train instead. While I'm at it....does anyone know roughly how long passports take to process these days? They have a chip now don't they? I'm applying for my first adult one soon and need it by late august.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ballerina wrote: »
    Ok, I'm not flying anymore because it turned out to be way too expensive so I'm going on the train instead. While I'm at it....does anyone know roughly how long passports take to process these days? They have a chip now don't they? I'm applying for my first adult one soon and need it by late august.

    4-8 weeks without express service,
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    awesome, don't have to worry about it for a while then :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ballerina wrote: »
    awesome, don't have to worry about it for a while then :)

    however I would recomend ordering it ASAP as it gets busier for them nearer the summer, which means it'll take longer.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah I'm going to do it soon as I have the money....got too much other stuff to pay for atm :(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    No you don't need a passport; driving licence will suffice.

    That said, I've been on countless Edinburgh / Glasgow <--> London flights and I have sometimes not even been asked for any ID. Though I would take your driving licence just in case.
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