Does TSA Precheck care about middle names?


Does TSA Precheck care about middle names? Your TSA precheck information (usually) has to match the exact firstname/middlename/lastname as what's printed on your ticket.


Do the name on my plane ticket and passport 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 have two middle names on US passport?

Be sure to know what is acceptable in regards to middle names on your passport before you travel. Did you know that a middle initial is acceptable on your passport? Even if you have two middle names or no middle name that must appear on your passport. Yes, you read it correctly!


Do I need to put my middle name on my 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.


How do I change my middle name on TSA PreCheck?

If you are a member of the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, please contact the enrollment provider you applied with. Click here for the enrollment provider contact information to make changes to your name, address, or other information contained in your records.


Why is my first name and middle name together on boarding pass?

Relatively frequently, first names and middle names are combined on boarding passes, but this shouldn't be a cause for concern. In many instances, due to the limitations of airline systems, these names are concatenated without spaces.


Does middle name have to match passport?

The passport is a federally issued identification document so be sure to use your full legal name. Middle names can be tricky when filling out your passport application, but don't let that be the one factor that holds you back. A middle initial is acceptable on your passport instead of providing the full middle name.


How strict are airlines with middle names?

Under the TSA's rules, the name on your boarding pass must match your government-issued ID. However, if you're missing your middle name on your boarding pass, it shouldn't be an issue. That's because your airline profile and/or the information on your ticket will match your Secure Flight passenger information.


Does TSA run your name?

When you are traveling internationally you should expect your name to be checked against databases for at risk individuals including those with outstanding warrants. Your name could be flagged before you even arrive at the airport since in many cases you need to apply for a visa to get to your destination.


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.


Does your plane ticket have to match your ID 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.


Does your airline ticket have to match your passport exactly UK?

Fact: No airline will allow a passenger to fly internationally when the name on their passport and the name on the ticket aren't the same.