Flying to the UK with a birth certificate

Del007

Does anyone know if you can to the UK from Ireland with just a birth certificate?

After 3 months, our baby's passport still hasn't arrived so just wondering if Ryanair and Aer Lingus will accept it as a valid form of identification?

I have tried to ask both airlines but they're not offering much advice. Ryanair told me to ask the Guards :)

FishOnABike

This indicates a passport is required

https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/360017683257-Requirements-for-Passports-and-Visas

"From 1st October 2021, nationals of the EEA/EU or Switzerland travelling to the United Kingdom must be in possession of a valid passport,..."

ditto here

https://www.ryanair.com/lv/en/useful-info/travel-documentation/travel-documentation

"When flying every passenger (including minors) needs to carry a travel document that meets the requirements of Ryanair, immigration and other authorities. A valid passport or a National Identity Card is accepted in most cases."

Del007

This is what Aer Lingus told me

Citizens of Ireland or Britain who are under the age of 16 don’t need a photo ID if traveling with their parent/guardian between Ireland and UK.

fdevine

Aer Lingus are much more accommodating when it comes to travel documentation. Ryanair are passport only AFAIK