How do I submit advance passenger information?
How do I submit 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.
Do I need to enter passport details before I fly?
While it is not required to have a passport to make flight reservations, it is strongly recommended. While you may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport number, you must have a valid passport in hand before you arrive at the airport.
What is the API on my boarding pass?
API (Advance Passenger Information) data is biographic information on passengers (as contained in travel documents) collected by air carriers during check-in and, complemented with travel route information, transmitted by these carriers to the border control authorities of the country of destination.
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.
Do Jet2 automatically allocate seats?
If you don't pre-book your seats, they will be allocated when you check in online or at the airport on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seats across the aisle or in the row behind or in front are classed as 'together'.