easyJet tells passenger that passports must be valid for six months for international flights

As British travellers wait to find out exactly what red tape will be imposed after Brexit, easyJet is adding to the confusion by misinforming passengers about current passport regulations. The UK’s biggest budget airline told a concerned traveller that a minimum of six months’ validity is required for international flights. But until 29 March 2019, British passports are valid for travel anywhere in the EU up to and including the date of expiry. Jacqueline Pyle contacted the airline ahead of a short family visit to Spain in February 2019. One grandchild has a passport that expires in June 2019. Pyle was concerned about previous incidents in which passengers who had valid passports for European flights had been denied boarding. In response to Pyle’s enquiry, an easyJet customer service representative wrote: “Your daughter will need a passport that has at least 6 months validity or more as their flight is an international flight.” She was also told: “Please also confirm with your embassy for further information regarding travel documents.” It is not clear whether the advice referred to a Spanish or British diplomatic mission. <br/>