New Passport Card problems

[heidelberg]

I got the new Passport Card (Credit card size) issued to Irish citizens recently.
I encountered two problems.

1. Aer Lingus does not allow one use it online where API is required.
I phoned AL and they told me the number on Passport book is the only one
accepted.

2. Schiphol auto recognition Passport booths (at immigration control) do not accept the Passport card - only Passport book.
I had to get in rather lengthy queue for Immigration officer do the usual check.

3. I had no problem using the Passport Card during the boarding process.

Séamus

[MarcK]

The US issues passport cards, but they are only for ground and water entry. They can't be used for airline entry.

[heidelberg]

In reply to MarcK.

The new Irish credit card size Passport Card is only for use in European Countries and it is more convenient to carry compared to the regular Passport Book.
Ireland and the UK do not issue National ID cards.
Most European countries issue National ID cards.
In summary the new Passport Card will allow bearers to travel using it alone to anywhere in the EU – plus three countries in the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway)

Séamus