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.



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Here's what you should do if the birthdate on your ticket is incorrect:
  1. Contact the Airline: Reach out to the airline's customer service as soon as possible to inform them of the error and request a correction. ...
  2. Documentation: Be prepared to provide documentation that verifies your correct birthdate.


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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.

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To change passport info for AA reservations made prior to updating your profile info:
  1. Log on to AA.com and bring up the reservation for which you wish to change your passport info.
  2. Scroll down to Passenger Summary and click Add/Edit Passenger Information link.


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It is essential to have accurate personal information, including your birthdate, on your airline ticket because discrepancies between the information on your ticket and your identification documents can lead to issues during check-in and at security and immigration checkpoints.

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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.

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Advance Passenger Information regulations require API data to be correct and valid. Customers cannot add or amend these details via Manage Booking once Online Check-in has been completed. Any new or changed information will need to be presented to a Customer Service Agent at the airport for updating.

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If you need to change the name of the passenger, you can cancel the original ticket as per the conditions of the respective price package under which the ticket has been purchased and make a new reservation with a different passenger name.

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On any airline, you have 24 hours to cancel a reservation at no charge, according to federal regulations. Because of this rule, some airlines will allow passengers to make name corrections for free within that window—though they're not legally required to do so.

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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).

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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.

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Need to update your name, date of birth, or gender? Updates to your name, date of birth, or gender requires a copy of supporting legal documentation. Please log in to access the Identity Verification Form to submit documentation and complete your request.

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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.

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Yes, but the passport must have been issued within the last 15 years. In addition, you must have the passport in your possession, it cannot be damaged, you must have been age 16 or older when the passport was issued, and it must have been issued in your current name or you must show legal proof of your name change.

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The airlines may require an age proof to ensure infant qualifies for infant fare. If you don't provide a proof, you may need to pay full fare to travel. A birth certificate is universallly accepted (from experience).

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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.

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