How do I change my passport information on American Airlines?

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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If your personal details (such as name, date of birth, etc.) will remain the same, then you can provide your new passport at the checkin desk without issue. The API (Advanced Passenger Information) that includes among other things your passport information can be updated as long as the flight has not departed.

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American on Wednesday introduced passport chip scanning to the app, which will eliminate the need to have an American agent scan the passport at the airport. The carrier said it is the first airline to use near field communication (NFC) technology to securely transmit passport information.

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You don't need a passport number to book an international flight. However, make sure to leave enough time for a passport renewal or a new application because it can take a while to process. If you think you're going to travel internationally, we recommend applying as soon as possible to have a passport ready.

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Passport information is mandatory for booking. Passenger name spell is unchangeable after purchase, but other information(passport number/valid) can be modified at the airport on the day of departure.

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This is absolutely normal. A passport is not required to purchase a ticket and you may be doing it for someone else or someone else could be doing it for you, so only need the full name of passenger is needed. This makes the process of buying quicker.

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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.

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Many international airlines will ask to see your passport when you reserve any international trip. You might be able to purchase your ticket without having your passport number. But you must have a valid passport before arriving at the airport.

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Can I Enter a Country With One Passport and Exit With Another? In most cases, travelers should show the same passport that they used to enter the country when they depart. The rules and procedures vary depending on the country. Some states, such as the UK and US, do not stamp passports when an individual leaves.

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We carry out these checks to make sure our passengers have all the required documents of the country they are flying to so that when they arrive at their destination, they will not be sent back due to lack of documents.

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It might not be scanning because: you haven't aligned the NFC reader on your phone with your passport; or. your passport chip might not be working.

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