API Roll out from 13 January 2010

 The UK Government will require Advanced Passenger Information for all passengers travelling internationally into and out of the UK.

Advance Passenger Information means providing certain information to the authorities before you travel, such as your passport details and, where necessary, your contact information. This can be completed through Manage My Booking or when you check in online at ba.com.

Currently Advance Passenger Information is required for travel to and from the following countries before your flight:

In addition to the above from 13 January 2010 Advanced Passenger Information will need to be provided when travelling to and from the following countries:

This information is compulsory and is required for the purposes of ensuring aviation safety and security. 
 

Below is a list of the information required: 

• Full given names
• Surname
• Gender
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Travel document number e.g. passport number
• Travel document expiry date
• Travel document country of issue

In order to minimise unnecessary delays at the airport, it is essential that all travellers provide the API prior to travelling to the airport:

•  BA.com – This can be done by logging onto ba.com with the booking reference number and entering the information through the ‘manage my booking’ page.
• Travel Agent - All your travellers API can be collected when making the booking prior to travel.

At the airport 
Staff at Check-in kiosks will be able to collect API data but customers are strongly advised to supply the information prior to arrival at the airport or at a check-in kiosk where available, providing customers hold a machine readable passport.