How do I fill in advance passenger information?

How do I fill in advance passenger information?

How do you fill in your name correctly on a flight ticket?

When booking a ticket, you always use your first given name and last name as it appears on your passport or identity card. It often happens that people use their nickname, even though it does not appear on their passport.

Can you fill in API at the airport?

If the airline still offers check-in desks at the airport, you'll be able to supply API information when you arrive at the airport.

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.

What is advanced passenger information passenger name record?

API data is basic information about passengers and crew members. It includes your name, date of birth, gender, citizenship, and travel document data (e.g. passport number). This information is available from the machine-readable zone of your passport.

Where do I fill in advance passenger information?

Usually, they will ask you to provide these details when you book your flight or check in. Contact your airline if you have any questions about API requirements. Your information will be taken either at the time of booking or by an automated passport reader during check-in.

Can I not put my middle name on my passport?

Your passport will match the details on your supporting documentation per the government standards. But you don't need to use your middle name in full and can use its initial instead.

Can I change passenger info after booking?

On any airline, you have 24 hours to cancel a reservation at no charge, according to federal regulations. Because of this rule, some airlines will allow passengers to make name corrections for free within that window—though they're not legally required to do so.

What happens if I forgot to put my middle name on my airline ticket?

So long as your name in your booking — not your boarding pass — matches your ID, you should be okay. In case of uncertainty, promptly contact your airline's customer service to avoid any potential issues, advises Thai.

Does your airline ticket have to match your passport exactly?

Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to see if they can provide a solution for the name mismatch.