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Why do airlines ask for birthdate?
Why are my Date of Birth and Gender required when I book a Flight? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States Department of Homeland Security requires us to collect information from you for their Secure Flight program. You must have this information in your PNR 72 hours in advance of travel.
Do you have to use full name when booking flights?
When booking a ticket, you always use your first given name and last name as it appears on your passport or identity card. It often happens that people use their nickname, even though it does not appear on their passport. If you have several (baptismal) names, you only need to use the first one on your ticket.
Is date of birth important on flight ticket?
The Transportation Security Administration says a wrong date of birth on an airline ticket could cause a delay and trigger extra screening for some passengers.
How do I reschedule my flight on Go Air?
How can I change / cancel my reservation? You may change / re-book / cancel bookings under manage booking option on the homepage of our website. You can make special service request additions (meals, seat, pre-book excess baggage etc.) in your booking.
How can I change my date of birth on my passport after 10 years?
To change the date/place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a “Re–issue” of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.
What happens if your name is Spelt wrong on a flight ticket?
Generally speaking, most airlines allow you to make ticket name corrections. So, if you made a typo when entering your name, there’s no need to worry. However, if you want to give your ticket to a completely different person, that’s an entirely different story.
Should you put your full name on Your Airline ticket?
Even if you enter your first, middle, and last name when booking a ticket, the “surface” of the ticket (the e-ticket receipt, etc.) may not actually show that. Different airlines have different reservations platforms, so they display reservations differently. Furthermore, some agents have different interpretations of having full names on a ticket:
Why can’t I change the date of birth on my ticket?
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. Try to explain the error to an airline representative, I think they will not charge for this correction.
Can You Put your last name on your passport and ticket?
However, your first and last name must be exactly the same on both your passport and airplane ticket. For instance, if the name on your passport is Robert, do not book the airline ticket as ” Bob”. Do not use a shortened name or nicknames for tickets.
How do I correct my birth date on a plane ticket?
A LOT. Call the airline and correct the information. You need your ID or a passport to checkin at the ticket counter at the airport and they do compare your ID or passport with your booking information. I would prefer to correct it because my birth date is a very important part of myself.