Passengers flying to Spain have been reminded that, from today (June 13), they will have to provide their airlines with personal information.
The so-called advance passenger information (API) includes full given names, surnames, nationality, date of birth, and travel document number (usually your passport number).
Spain is the first country in Europe to introduce compulsory API, but the policy is expected to be extended to other EU states within the next year. The move is aimed at improving aviation security in Spain.
British Airways has updated its website so that customers can enter these details in the “Manage My Bookings” section. It warns that passengers failing to enter the information could face delays at immigration.
EasyJet has also made changes to its website so that all bookings made to Spain will automatically request the information.
Passengers flying with Monarch, which primarily specialises in flights to Spain, will be able to provide the data at the “fast bag-drop” area at Manchester Airport, or at the departure gate, if they wish to check in online or through self-service check-in kiosks.
