Transit through the UK
Transit requirements depend on the traveller and the way the UK connection works. Staying within an airport's transit area and entering the UK can involve different questions.
An airport change, baggage collection or overnight arrangement may affect whether the border is crossed. An onward ticket alone does not answer every transit requirement.
The passport and other immigration documents held by the traveller can affect the enquiry. Another traveller's experience on a similar flight is not a reliable answer for your own journey.
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