Do plane tickets have your name on them?


Do plane tickets have your name on them? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires the airline to collect Secure Flight passenger data. “This includes the passenger's full name as it appears on the non-expired government-issued photo ID, date of birth, gender, and TSA Redress Number, if available.”


Do I need to put middle name on airline ticket Ryanair?

For security reasons, the first name and surname on your booking must match the names on your travel document(s). We do not require middle name or second/double-barrelled surnames for flights. For information on how to change a name on your booking, please visit our Name Change FAQs here.


Can your name be different on your passport?

Changing your name in your passport. If you have changed your name by marriage or divorce, you may apply for a new passport to be issued in your new name, using form DS-82 or DS-5504. If you have changed your name any other way, you must apply using form DS-11, Click here for instructions.


What details are on a plane ticket?

All airline tickets include the same information:
  • Name of the passenger.
  • Airline that issued the ticket.
  • Ticket number.
  • Valid date.
  • Origin and destination cities.
  • Flight number.
  • Baggage allowance (not always printed on the ticket)
  • Cost (not always printed on the ticket)


Does your passport and boarding pass have to match?

The short answer is yes. The name on your passport needs to match your ticket. It must match all your travel documents, including your visa (if required). This is because airlines must verify your identity before allowing you to board the plane, and they do so by checking your passport and other travel documents.


Can you use a fake name on a plane ticket?

Usage of Fake Name(s) Travel agents are advised not to use fake names to hold space on a flight. The use of fake names will result in cost recovery fee charges from JetBlue.


What happens if your ticket doesn t exactly match your passport?

In the US, you have up to 24 hours to cancel your flight without any cancellation fees. If you do not catch the misspelling of your name as it is on your ID card or passport, you can be denied entry through security. You might have to buy a new ticket.


Can I give my Ryanair ticket to someone else?

Currently, the tickets are non-transferable, hence, name changes on a confirmed reservation are not permissible. You will need to cancel your ticket and book a new ticket with the new passenger's name. Cancellation charges, if any, will be applicable accordingly.


Do they check name on the ticket?

When the TSA agents check your boarding pass, they also check your Secure Flight passenger data. Even though your boarding pass may not match your government-issued ID (i.e. your middle name is not on it), if your passenger information is correct, there will not be a problem.


What if my airline ticket has my middle name but my passport does not?

As long as your first name and surname are correct then you will be fine. First and last names are generally what is checked, usually though this is when passport has middle names and tickets dont, not the other way round.


What is the difference between a boarding pass and a flight ticket?

Simply put, the difference between an electronic ticket and a boarding pass is that the electronic ticket is a confirmation that you have completed your purchase, and boarding pass is a document that allows you to board on the plane.


Do I need to print ticket or boarding pass?

You shouldn't need to but it is wise to do so in case you have a problem with your phone at the airport. When you do save your boarding card to your phone, always ensure you have offline access to it on your home screen. Not only will you have immediate access but it may save you incurring data roaming charges.


Can you cancel a plane ticket you bought for someone else?

In most cases, the person who purchased the ticket would need to make any changes or cancellations. However, it's always a good idea to check with the airline or travel agency directly to see what options may be available.


Why do airlines charge for name changes?

What's really happening is that airlines want to control their revenue. In the days when you could transfer tickets, consolidators would scoop up the cheap ones and resell them, negating the airline's ability to move the ticket price around as demand ebbed and flowed.


Do I need to put my middle name on my airline ticket?

Contrary to popular belief, an airline ticket itself does not require a passenger's middle name. However, as previously mentioned, providing accurate and up-to-date information, including a middle name, can help to avoid any issues with security or boarding.


Can I give my plane ticket to someone else?

Yes, although every airline's policy is different, it will almost always cost to transfer an airline ticket to another person. Sometimes, the cost of transferring a flight ticket to someone else can actually be more expensive than purchasing an entirely new ticket.