Can you book flights without a passport number UK?


Can you book flights without a passport number UK? You don't need a passport number to book an international flight. However, make sure to leave enough time for a passport renewal or a new application because it can take a while to process.


What countries require advance passenger information?

  • Please review it prior to departure.
  • Carriers are required by some Governments to collect the following information called as Advance Passenger Information (A.P.I.) ...
  • Flights to USA, Canada, Mexico, France, United Kingdom, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Australia.


What happens if you don t provide advance passenger information?

In most cases, you may not be allowed to travel if you do not provide your API in the time required. Providing your API should not be confused with applying for a visa. You will still need to follow the entry rules for every country you visit, as well as any customs and passport control regulations.


How does advance passenger information work?

Advance Passenger Information (API) involves the capture of a passenger's biographic data and other flight details by the carrier prior to departure and the transmission of the details by electronic means to the Border Control Agencies in the destination country.


Do airlines share information with immigration?

U.S. law requires air carriers operating flights to, from, or through the United States to provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with certain passenger reservation information, called Passenger Name Record (PNR) data.


Do they check your passport when boarding?

Airline staff will need to check your passport either at the time of check-in or at your gate. To check in at a kiosk you will need one of the following: Confirmation number (usually sent via email if ticket is purchased online or through a travel agency)


What happens if I book a flight with my old passport number?

When you renew your passbook, any valid eVisas, visas, and travel authorizations registered to your old document will become null and void. This is the case for most online visas and visa waivers. Travelers will not be able to board any flights or use any visas arranged using an old or expired passport number.


What details do you need to book a flight?

Flight and passenger details
  • Trip details.
  • Personal information – Full names (to be spelled exactly as it is in your ID or passport), date of birth, country of residence.
  • ID number.
  • Ideal departure times and length of flights (do you prefer a direct flight or are you happy with connections?)
  • Preferred cabin class.


Can I book a flight while my passport is being renewed?

As such, you can book a flight even if your passport has expired, is damaged, has alteration, or does not have enough blank pages. The airline will only request the passport number and will not pay much heed to the passport's condition as the physical document will not change hands.


What documents do I need to travel to New York from UK?

New York visa and entry requirements
If you're a citizen of a country covered by the Visa Waiver Programme (such as the UK), you will need to have a valid e-Passport along with an approved ESTA to enter the USA. You can identify an e-Passport by the 'chip' symbol on the front cover.