What does API on Lufthansa boarding pass mean?


What does API on Lufthansa boarding pass mean? 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 to get priority boarding Lufthansa?

We have reintroduced priority boarding on continental flights for HON Circle Members, Senators, Business Class travellers and Star Gold customers. As a priority passenger, you once again have the opportunity to board after pre-boarding, with the start of boarding groups 1 and 2.


What does APIs stand for flights?

APIS enhances border security by providing officers with pre-arrival and departure manifest data on all passengers and crew members.


Why does my boarding pass not say what gate?

The reason why you don't have a gate number mentioned on your web check-in boarding pass is the fact that the gate for your flight will be decided on the day of your journey.


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.


Do they check your visa at the airport?

At each U.S. port of entry, CBP officers review the passports, visas and other supporting documents of every foreign national arriving in the U.S.