Your middle name does not need to be on your ticket, but your first and last name on the ticket must match the passport.
Does name on ticket have to match passport exactly?
As a general rule, flight tickets must exactly match the passenger’s passport name. This is a TSA regulation since after 9/11.
What happens if my boarding pass doesn’t match my ID?
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.
Do I need my middle name on my plane ticket Air Canada?
Air Canada on Twitter: “@larlaw77 Hello Laurie, the middle name is not required on your ticket. You’re good to go! /cl” / Twitter.
Does name on airline ticket have to match ID exactly?
Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application. If you use a frequent flyer account or online travel profile, ensure that your name is properly saved.
What happens if your ticket doesn’t exactly match your passport?
If the name on your ticket and passport don’t match, you need to get the ticket changed.
What happens if my boarding pass doesn t match my passport?
Hi, Technically names on tickets must match passport or ID in every particular.. So what the airlines told is correct to that end.. The reality is that *IF* the difference is minor– and that will be at the discretion of the airline staff– you should be permitted to travel..
Can I travel if my name doesn’t match my passport?
US Citizens: United States Citizens who change their name due to marriage, divorce, or because of any other circumstance may travel using your United States passport or other Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative approved document in your prior name provided you bring proof of your name progression such as; a marriage
Can I be denied boarding if my name or title on the booking does not match the details on my photo identity card?
Yes, boarding can be denied if the name or title on the itinerary does not match the name on the identity card.
How do I change my name on my Air Canada ticket?
Visit aircanada.com, and navigate to the ‘Manage Reservation’ section. Enter the six-digit reference code or 13-digit ticket number along with the last name of the passenger. On the next page, you will find a name correction tab for the passenger you need to change/correct the name.
What happens if your middle name isn t on my boarding pass?
Airlines have the right to prevent you from boarding a flight if your plane ticket is missing your middle name. This is because some names are very common and airlines want to ensure no one is stealing someone else’s identity.
Can I fly if my middle name is not on my boarding pass?
Correct, you don’t need to use your middle name.
Why does my airline ticket have my first and middle name together?
If you see your names appearing squished together on your booking, this is OK! Many airlines have reservations systems that do not have a middle name field or fields for multiple last names, so once your ticket is issued, their automation system automatically pushes your names together.
What if my last name is different on my plane ticket?
You can change the name on most flight tickets but the airline will normally charge you an administration fee to do so. Some airlines will allow you to change the name on your reservation because of a spelling mistake but won’t allow you to transfer your flight to somebody else.
Can I book a ticket with a different passport?
Checking in at the airport
Whichever passport you have used to book your flight is the same one that you should show when you check in at the airport. It is, however, worth making sure that you add both passports to your packing list as an airline might request to see proof of onward travel.
Can I book a ticket and then renew my passport?
If a passport is required to make a booking then in most cases it would be fine to make a booking with your old passport number and then, when you get your new passport, you can contact the airline and they can change it over for you (often you can do this on the ‘manage my booking’ section of the airline website,
Can I book a flight with an invalid passport?
Yes, you can book a flight with an expired passport, but only because a passport isn’t actually required to book a flight, regardless of whether it’s valid or invalid.
Can you check in with one passport and enter on another?
No, you are not required to have both passports on you when you travel – just the one you are using. In my case, if traveling back and forth from the United States and the European Union (EU), I need both because I enter and leave the EU as an EU citizen and enter and leave the USA as a US citizen.
Does your passport have to match?
Do I need to have the gender on my birth certificate and/or driver’s license changed before I can get it changed on my passport? No. The gender on your citizenship evidence and photo ID does not have to match the gender you select on your passport application.
Can I change my passport number on my boarding pass?
You can either change the passport details within the reservation or at check in. Many people change their passports between booking and flying (renewal, or lost and have to get a new one). I booked a flight when I had a British passport, but when I flew I’d taken US Citizenship so used my US passport to travel.
Can I travel to Canada with a passport with my maiden name?
Using a US passport with your maiden name
If you’re planning to drive across the border to Canada or Mexico, or otherwise take a form of transportation that does not require you to enter your current legal name, then using a passport with your maiden name should not be a problem.