Aer Lingus Tightens ID Rules - Passports Now Required for Ireland-UK Flights

February 23, 2026·29 days ago·via VisaHQ

Starting February 25, 2026, Aer Lingus will require all passengers flying between Ireland and Great Britain to carry valid passports or Irish passport cards, ending the airline's previous acceptance of alternative photo identification like student cards and work IDs.

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