How do I enter my passport information on Southwest?


How do I enter my passport information on Southwest? You can provide passport details during the booking process at Southwest.com, after you book your flight online, during the online check-in process, or at the airport on your day of travel using a kiosk or at the ticket counter.


Can you add passport information after booking a flight?

Passport information is mandatory for booking. Passenger name spell is unchangeable after purchase, but other information(passport number/valid) can be modified at the airport on the day of departure.


How do I add my passport number to my ticket?

The airline representative will ask you for your passport at the time of checking in your baggage at their airport counter. You can also add your passport information on line by reviewing your travel ticket by opening it with your ticket confirmation number on your travel airline website.


What happens if you put wrong passport details at check-in?

What if I don't correct the details? If there's a mistake in your name, nationality, date of birth, or passport/ID details, the carrier might not allow you to board. You might also face difficulties getting through immigration.


Do I need passport info to check in?

If flying internationally, passengers may be required to provide their passport details before travelling. Passport details will be also required at check in for international flights.


Can I fly Southwest with no ID?

You do not need id to check in at Southwest. You need a confirmation number and your name. You can get that by logging in to your account or by referring to the e-mail that Southwest sent you when you completed the booking. If you don't know how to do that you can check in by using a credit card at the airport.


Does Southwest check ID?

As part of this ongoing effort, the TSA has implemented the Secure Flight Program, which requires airlines to ask Customers for their full name (as it appears on their government-issued ID), date of birth, and gender at the time of reservation.


What forms of ID do you need to fly Southwest?

Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)


Why don t airlines ask for passport numbers?

This is absolutely normal. A passport is not required to purchase a ticket and you may be doing it for someone else or someone else could be doing it for you, so only need the full name of passenger is needed. This makes the process of buying quicker.


How do airlines verify passport?

The verification, the airline says, happens by scanning the photo page and reading the embedded passport chip. The digital identity is then created, stored on the mobile device and ready to use for future travel.


What ID is required for Southwest 2023?

If you are traveling domestically, you will only need 1 valid form of identification — either your REAL ID or your passport, not both.