What if my birthday is wrong on my plane ticket?


What if my birthday is wrong on my plane ticket? If you notice any incorrect information on your booking (birth date, name, passport information, etc.) you should contact us immediately. Your travel documents must match the form of identification you use when traveling (passport or ID depending on region of travel).


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.


Why do airlines need DOB?

Secure Flight requires airlines to ask for the following information when a passenger makes a reservation: full name, date of birth, and gender. Providing the additional information will help prevent misidentification.


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 require proof of age?

Contact your airline well in advance of your travel date to determine if they have unique policies or procedures for minors. Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s).


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.


Can I edit passenger information in American Airlines?

American Airlines offers flexibility for Minor and Major name corrections for wholly unused (001) validated tickets. Minor name corrections apply to itineraries that consist of American prime and American Eagle flights only and may be corrected in the same PNR.


Do airlines check your date of birth?

TSA's current screening procedures require all adult passengers (18 and over) to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date, and a tamper-resistant feature to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight.


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.


Why do airlines check ID?

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. Simply taking a look at a photo ID isn't enough, however.


Do airlines scan your ID?

At a rapidly expanding number of airports, the TSA staff is using the Credential Authentication Technology system to scan your driver's license or other government identification.


How do airlines check ID?

The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes collecting information such as your name, current address, and other personal information to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint.


How do airlines verify age?

Original or photocopies of government-issued identification (e.g., passport, birth certificate, government-issued photo identification card) are the only acceptable forms of proof of age.