France allows air travel without a physical identity document
France has recently implemented a measure that allows passengers to travel by plane without the need to present their physical identity document. This initiative seeks to modernize control processes at airports and facilitate the transit of travelers through the use of digital technologies.
This development has generated interest in other European countries, especially in Spain. Currently, in Spanish territory, it is still mandatory to present the DNI (National Identity Card) or passport in physical format to take domestic or international flights. Although the official 'miDGT' application already exists, which allows carrying a driver's license on a mobile phone, its legal validity is limited and it does not replace the identity document at airport checkpoints.
The French system is based on the digitization of identity, allowing users to use their mobile devices to prove who they are to the authorities. This advancement is part of a European trend toward the digitization of official documents, with the goal of streamlining procedures and reducing the use of plastic cards.
For the moment, Spanish authorities have not confirmed plans to adopt a similar system at airports. Travelers moving from Spain to France should remember that, even though the neighboring country has relaxed its internal rules, they remain subject to the identification laws in force in their respective countries of origin.
In conclusion, while France moves toward a digital identification model in air transport, Spain maintains its traditional requirements for now. Passengers should continue to pay attention to official updates before their next trips to avoid any inconvenience at security checkpoints.