Aer lingus and passport

[curlysue1991]

Hello lovelies,

Due to have a work meeting in the uk next month, living in the Republic of Ireland but have no passport, boss said I'm fine to fly with driving licence, colleagues are convinced that's changed since brexit, internet is saying I'm fine to fly once I'm a resident of either country?

Oh wise Mumsnetters can anyone give me a solid answer before I fork out 80 quid for a passport I don't even want 😂

https://www.aerlingus.com/prepare/passports-and-visas/travel-to-from-britain/

It’s fine - it didn’t change with Brexit as the Ireland-UK common travel area arrangements predate the EU. I travelled on a driving licence last year when I mislaid my passport.

It’s fine - some airlines are funny about it but Aer Lingus are great, you won’t have any issues.

But why don't you want a passport?

Ryanair have changed rules since brexit but no experience of aer lingus . If you're ever really stuck Irish ferries don't ask for any id

You can fly with Aer Lingus most other carriers require passport.

Some people choose not to travel abroad and that’s fine.

Plus in many European countries, don't know if this applies to Ireland, you can travel within most/all of the EU with just an identity card, so a passport isn't necessary even for foreign travel unless you are leaving the EU.

So another 'Brexit Benefit' is that many Europeans are choosing not to visit the UK for holidays because they'd now need a passport so instead they'll just go to one of the many other EU nations that they can travel to without extra expense.

I think Ryanair have always asked for a passport even when travelling within UK whereas other airlines accept a longer list of ID docs eg photo driving licence for within common travel area (UK, Ireland, IoM and Channel Islands).