What if my passport information doesn't match my reservation?


What if my passport information doesn't match my reservation? If you booked your airfare yourself, you need to verify the information before you pay for it. In the US, you have up to 24 hours to cancel your flight without any cancellation fees. If you do not catch the misspelling of your name as it is on your ID card or passport, you can be denied entry through security.


Does your passport need to match your ticket?

The short answer is yes. The name on your passport needs to match your ticket. It must match all your travel documents, including your visa (if required). This is because airlines must verify your identity before allowing you to board the plane, and they do so by checking your passport and other travel documents.


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 if my passport is wrong?

Any error on your passport MUST be corrected otherwise your passport may not be considered valid to use for travel.


Can I travel if I forgot my passport?

In the US and flying domestically: No passport is required (a valid driver's license will suffice). In the US and flying internationally: A new passport is required. Reschedule your trip to a new date or see if you qualify for life-or-death emergency passport service.


Can I change my passport name after booking a flight?

Tickets need to match your passport in order to avoid issues with TSA. You may apply for a passport name change when you return from your trip.


How do airlines verify passport?

The verification, the airline says, happens by scanning the photo page and reading the embedded passport chip. The digital identity is then created, stored on the mobile device and ready to use for future travel.


Can I put my middle name on my passport but not on my ticket?

From a legal standpoint, the only rule in the U.S. is that the name on your booking must match the name on your passport, driver's license, or any other form of ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).


Does your airline ticket have to match your passport exactly UK?

Fact: No airline will allow a passenger to fly internationally when the name on their passport and the name on the ticket aren't the same.