British passengers flying to Spain will have to provide extra information as the Spanish government moves to introduce entry procedures similar to those used in the US.
From Wednesday, June 13, travellers will need to submit advance passenger information (API), with those failing to do so facing a possible ban from flights. The move is compulsory and is designed to ensure aviation security.
The information includes full given names, surnames, nationality, date of birth, and travel document number (eg. passport number).
British Airways has updated the “Manage My Bookings” section of its website, www.ba.com, to allow passengers to enter the required details, and said it would prompt customers to do so when they book tickets.
“If you haven’t provided this information before entering Spain it could cause significant delays at immigration, so please check that the relevant information for you and anyone travelling with you has been completed,” the airline said in a statement.
All airlines must comply with the rules. A spokesman for easyJet told The Times: “EasyJet is aware of the change in requirements and is working with the Spanish authorities to achieve compliance as soon as possible.”
