What happens if my date of birth is wrong on my plane ticket?


What happens if my date of birth is wrong on my plane ticket? Call the airline immediately and correct it. The reason is that these days the passport often gets checked and when there is a mismatch between you date of birth on your ticket and the date on your passport you - in the worst case - might be denied boarding.


How do I change my date of birth on American Airlines?

Contact us to change your name or birth date. You'll need to send us related documents for your request. You can update your personal information like your home address or phone number online. Download the American Airlines app to see your card or print it at aa.com/youraccount.


Can you edit information on a plane ticket?

Some airlines allow one free correction per ticket. Others will charge a “correction fee” or a “change fee” that can range from $50 to $200.


Can I change my DOB after booking a flight?

Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) must be re-entered with the new name, and MUST match the original date of birth used during the initial booking. Changes to both the name and the date of birth are not permitted.


Do airlines upgrade for birthdays?

No, sadly those days are long gone. Telling the agent at the check-in desk that it's your birthday or that you're traveling for your honeymoon isn't going to score you a free upgrade.


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.


How can I prove my identity at airport without ID?

In the event you arrive at the airport without proper ID, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. By providing additional information, TSA has other ways to confirm your identity, like using publicly available databases, so you can reach your flight.


Does TSA scan your ID for domestic flights?

When a CAT unit is in use, a TSA officer will ask travelers to provide their photo IDs. The officer will insert each photo ID into the CAT unit where the ID is scanned and analyzed.


Can you see middle name on plane ticket but not on passport?

Even though your boarding pass may not match your government-issued ID (i.e. your middle name is not on it), if your passenger information is correct, there will not be a problem. Bottom Line: Even if you forget to put your middle name in when booking your ticket, chances are there will be no issues when flying.


How do airlines verify identity?

Currently, all passengers must continue to have their physical IDs on hand. If a digital ID cannot be verified at the TSA security checkpoint, a passenger must use an acceptable physical identity document (e.g., driver's license, passport) to proceed through the identity verification process.


How does TSA verify identity without ID?

If you don't have any acceptable alternate form of ID, a TSA employee will ask you to complete an identity verification process by filling out a TSA Form 415, also known as a Certification of Identity form. It asks for your full name, current address, signature and date.


Can you fly if your name is spelled wrong on your passport?

There is no guarantee that you can travel with a misspelled name on passport as some airlines may not accept you onboard. You can play it safe by carrying an extra ID to prove your identity. But even then, you can face issues when leaving and returning to the U.S.


How much does it cost to change the name on a plane ticket?

The cost of changing the name on your flight ticket will depend entirely on the airline. Some airlines allow one free correction per ticket. Others will charge a “correction fee” or a “change fee” that can range from $50 to $200.


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 airlines check your ID?

Background Information on Flying With IDs
If you're over 18 and intend to fly, you must present a valid government-issued form of photo identification when you check in to your domestic or international flight. Acceptable forms of ID for TSA include passports, driver's licenses, passport cards, or military IDs.