What are the requirements needed to book a flight?
What are the requirements needed to book a flight?
- Name as it appears on the government-issued ID you travel with.
- Date of birth.
- Gender.
- Redress Number (optional)
Do you need passport number to check in online?
Your passport number may, however, be needed at the time of online check-in. Please note that if you are travelling to, from or via the United States, you need to give advance passenger information (passport details and the full address of your first night's accommodation in the US).
What documents do I need for a plane ticket?
For international flights, you're required to bring a passport. For domestic flights, you don't need to bring your passport but will need some form of government-issued identification. Some airlines will allow you to bring two pieces of non-photo identification that match the name and date of birth on your reservation.
Do you need passport number for boarding pass?
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. If you don't have a valid passport, you will not be permitted to board your flight.
Can I book a flight with an expired passport?
You do not need a physical passport to book a flight. Instead, what you need is the passport number. As such, you can book a flight even if your passport has expired, is damaged, has alteration, or does not have enough blank pages.
How can I travel without a passport?
In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.
How do I get my plane ticket if I bought it online?
After purchasing your ticket online, download the file and print your ticket. Passengers can find their e-ticket files in the email sent to them. For domestic flights, passengers do not have to show their e-tickets at the security checkpoints.
How long is a passport valid after expiration?
If you were age 16 or older when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 10 years. If you were under 16 when your passport was issued, your passport is valid for 5 years.
Do I need to print my boarding pass?
Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.
Can I fly in the UK without ID?
You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you're from.