What happens if I put the wrong passport number on a flight?


What happens if I put the wrong passport number on a flight? 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.


What if I put the wrong date on passport for flight info?

You need to contact the airline and correct your passport information. Otherwise when your identity is run through security checks you may have a problem.


Can I book an international flight while my passport is being renewed?

Can you book an international flight with an expired passport if you're waiting for a new passport? You can book it, but you'd better have a current passport when it comes time to board, otherwise you'll be refused boarding.


Do airports check passports?

One of the most important security measures at an airport is confirming the identity of travelers. This is done by checking a photo ID, such as a driver's license. If you are traveling internationally, you need to present your passport.


Do airlines ask for passport number when booking?

No, you can make a booking without your passport details. Your passport number may, however, be needed at the time of online check-in.


Can I travel on my old passport while renewing?

Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining. Might be different for each country. In the US they take your old passport while processing the new one.


Does your airline ticket have to match your passport exactly middle name?

Under the TSA's rules, the name on your boarding pass must match your government-issued ID. However, if you're missing your middle name on your boarding pass, it shouldn't be an issue. That's because your airline profile and/or the information on your ticket will match your Secure Flight passenger information.


Can I change passport number on boarding pass?

Changing it and getting a new one are the exact same thing. Your passport number is not on your boarding pass, but you have to show your passport when you check in and they will put the new number into the computer.


Can airlines check passport validity?

The Issue Date of your passport can be found on the data page of your passport book or on the front of your passport card. Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met.


Do all airlines ask for passport information?

Many international airlines will ask to see your passport when you reserve any international trip. You might be able to purchase your ticket without having your passport number. But you must have a valid passport before arriving at the airport.


Why would a passport be denied at the airport?

Your passport pages are full Some visa stamps take up a full page (or even two!) in your passport and surprisingly enough, you can be denied travel if you don't have enough blank pages left in your passport (for example, two adjacent blank pages for travel to Russia).


How do airlines check passports?

It is checked for validity and for other things. In particular, the nationality shown on the passport is taken into account in determining whether the traveler needs a visa, and the name on the passport is checked against the name on the reservation.


Do airlines check passport before boarding?

Even though airlines already have your passport information in your passenger record, they are still required to verify your passport prior to boarding. In some countries (Germany and the UK, for example), you may present your passport two or three times before getting on the plane.


Does your middle name have to be on your boarding pass Ryanair?

For security reasons, the first name and surname on your booking must match the names on your travel document(s). We do not require middle name or second/double-barrelled surnames for flights. For information on how to change a name on your booking, please visit our Name Change FAQs here.


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.