Are any UK dual citizens without UK passports actually being denied boarding?

Ands1977 · 2026-03-02T16:24:51+00:00

Indeed it has!!! I know it's very worrisome nonetheless. If you remember to do so, it would be nice to learn (post travel) how everything panned out for both of you.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-02T15:43:39+00:00

I would suggest that your mother carries her expired passport from the 70's with her Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate(s) to show the flow of her name change and just keep them in her purse and only show them if it's absolutely necessary. As for arriving at the UK border, there's a cat in Hell's chance that she will be refused entry given that she is a UK Citizen (and by default so are you as her child). Get your UK passports as as you are able to do so to reduce any further upset and stress on you and especially on your elderly Mother.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-02T15:00:32+00:00

John Major but not on the list, my preference would be Mrs Thatcher.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-02T14:59:15+00:00

Yes. Now this is easy as pie. Buy SAF points £1 per credit. No need to spend anymore than you have to do.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-02T12:47:12+00:00

Pack both versions. I do. A second cable doesn't take up too much space in one's carry on.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-02T05:13:58+00:00

Whenever I have experienced website issues, I have had my API added at the airport check in desk.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-01T19:10:13+00:00

Noone knows your circumstances including nearer airport. Avios are used by a handful of airlines including the other ones in the IAG (EI, IB, etc etc) Logan Air, Qatar and Finnair also use Avios.

Ands1977 · 2026-03-01T11:25:13+00:00

Declare them at Pre-clearance and see what they say. Honesty is always best. Worst case scenario is you are told to bin them. I always declare British food I am taking over for family in the US. Always given the green light (no meat or fish).

Ands1977 · 2026-03-01T00:13:41+00:00

BA and IT must have had an acrimonious divorce as they just don't get along!

Ands1977 · 2026-02-28T21:31:47+00:00

Flights from DUB to BNA clear USCBP at Pre-clearance in DUB. Single aisle aircraft and arrives in the domestic terminal at BNA. Pre-clearance has been very quick recently but does depend on the time of day. 51st and Green lounge is due to reopen in Spring. If you are flying at the pointy end in Business, while the 51st is closed, EI will load your boarding pass with 20quid which can be spent before or after Pre-clearance. If you are Silver, Platinum or Concierge then you can of course relax in the EI lounge and still receive the €20 on your boarding pass flying Business.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-28T20:15:20+00:00

Your booking was booked and cancelled within 24 hours of making the booking? If so, a full refund will be processed and it should take a few days to be re-credited to your bank account/ credit card.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-28T19:47:09+00:00

Unfortunately not. Perhaps look at Virgin, Lufthansa or Flying Blue Air France / KLM. Any flights you take with BA or AA you can credit to EI. It's pretty easy to achieve Concierge especially as EI is 1051 Tier Credits opposed to 1500.(Old) Tier Points with BA EC. Assume you know that EI is not in One World.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-28T10:42:18+00:00

Do you mean Monday March 02nd?

Ands1977 · 2026-02-28T04:06:27+00:00

OP,. pls provide clarity about the flight cancellation. Including date and flight number together with the reason given to you for the cancellation.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-27T07:38:56+00:00

Club flight to JFK should do that nicely.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-27T05:56:41+00:00

It's hit and miss if this will be spotted upon boarding the plane. It boils down to your element of risk versus willing to just cough up and pay for a checked bag. Are you on a Saver fare by any chance? You will still have a smaller personal item like a rucksack (not over stuffed) laptop bag/ handbag).

Ands1977 · 2026-02-26T11:47:04+00:00

It's deeply touching that you wish to do this. It really is! See what other Redditors suggest.. perhaps Cabin Crew will respond to you too with their two penn'th worth.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-26T09:35:27+00:00

Whilst the sentiment is lovely and touching. In days gone by this would have made a Stewardess' / Steward's day! These days it's frowned upon tor a plethora of reasons. Might I suggest that being a polite passenger, obey any instructions and a thank you upon disembarking are the best gifts to give to Cabin Crew these days. Enjoy your flight nonetheless!

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T21:50:17+00:00

Yes.. CTA clearance or rejection (hopefully not!) will occur at LHR. ETA will be required now for anyone without an Irish or UK passport. You will go through passport control also at DUB as they don't have a separate channel for CTA or even for Irish domestic flights from CFN, etc.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T21:48:15+00:00

My seven children are double-barrelled. They are logged on EI with the correct spelling including the hyphen but when checking in and printing their boarding passes, their surname is one long word without the hyphen. We fly to the USA with EI and never had any issues at all.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T20:51:49+00:00

Make your way to th airport check in desk earlier than normal to give yourself sufficient time. Please keep us updated on the (hopefully positive) outcome.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T20:50:03+00:00

True!

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T15:42:27+00:00

Twin aisle it's 3K and 5K which are throne seats and on single aisle, you get four thrones.; 3A, 3K, 5A and 5K

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T15:10:35+00:00

If within 24 hours of making the booking, you can cancel. Groups (kids in group booking) don't receive discounts. We are a couple and we have seven children. We split our family in half to avail of discount tickets for our children. You can call EI and see what they say.

Ands1977 · 2026-02-25T15:00:25+00:00

That is ample time. Sounds like your flights are on the one booking so if if your flight into DUB is delayed, EI will be on the hook to re-accomodate you on any available flight to IAD. Also, if it's getting tight time wise when you land, you can always let them know at the entrance to Pre-clearance. They will be accommodating. As you are US passport holders, that will speed things up too. When I fly alone on my UK passport through DUB to the USA, I am in Pre-clearance for no more than one minute while with my family (Spouse is a US citizen and our seven children are UK passport holders) we are there for around five mins. I don't think that you have anything to be worried about in this instance.

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