Can you fly if your birthday is wrong?


Can you fly if your birthday is wrong? Incorrect birthdate information on your ticket may result in denied boarding if it does not match your travel ID accurately. Not all bookings support modifications to names and birthdates.


Can you change a date of birth on a flight?

Changes to both the name and the date of birth are not permitted. This would be considered a name change. Reference the TSA website here for more information. Cancel the flights from the original booking if you were not able to correct the name using that PNR.


Does your name have to match your plane ticket exactly?

Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application. If you use a frequent flyer account or online travel profile, ensure that your name is properly saved.


What happens if you put the wrong birthday on a plane ticket?

Incorrect birthdate information on your ticket may result in denied boarding if it does not match your travel ID accurately. Not all bookings support modifications to names and birthdates.


Does it matter if I didn t put my middle name on my plane ticket?

It is generally okay if a plane ticket does not include a middle name, especially if your middle name is not included on your government-issued identification. Airlines typically require that the name on your ticket matches the name on your passport, driver's license, or other valid ID exactly.


How do I change my date of birth on American Airlines?

Contact us to change your name or birth date. You'll need to send us related documents for your request. You can update your personal information like your home address or phone number online. Download the American Airlines app to see your card or print it at aa.com/youraccount.


Do airlines check birthdates?

Secure Flight requires airlines to ask for the following information when a passenger makes a reservation: full name, date of birth, and gender.


Do airlines require proof of age?

Contact your airline well in advance of your travel date to determine if they have unique policies or procedures for minors. Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s).


Do airlines upgrade for birthdays?

No, sadly those days are long gone. Telling the agent at the check-in desk that it's your birthday or that you're traveling for your honeymoon isn't going to score you a free upgrade.


Can you change the name on a plane ticket?

You can change the name on most flight tickets but the airline will normally charge you an administration fee to do so. Some airlines will allow you to change the name on your reservation because of a spelling mistake but won't allow you to transfer your flight to somebody else.


What is the age limit to fly free?

We're here to take you and your family wherever you need to go. Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free (within the United States) or at a reduced fare (for international travel).


Do airlines ask for birth certificates?

The airlines may require an age proof to ensure infant qualifies for infant fare. If you don't provide a proof, you may need to pay full fare to travel. A birth certificate is universallly accepted (from experience).


Do flight attendants know age of passengers?

For now, most of the passenger information flight attendants can access to personalize in-flight service is the sort of thing airlines already track, like frequent flyer status, or details included in every booking, like a passenger's date of birth and connecting flight.


How do airlines verify age?

Original or photocopies of government-issued identification (e.g., passport, birth certificate, government-issued photo identification card) are the only acceptable forms of proof of age.