How to book a ticket without first name?

In case you do not have a first name, please write your title ( MR/MRS/MS) instead. In case you do not have a surname, please enter your name in place of your surname. Then, write your title (MRS/MR/MS) in place of the first name. This will make it easier for systems and staff to identify You in a standarized way.



If your passport does not contain a first name (given name), the industry standard in 2026 is to use the placeholder "FNU" (First Name Unknown). When booking, you should enter your single name in the Surname field and then enter FNU in the Given Name field, often followed by your title (e.g., JONES/FNUMRS). Alternatively, some airlines suggest using your title (MR/MRS) in place of the missing first name to satisfy the system's character requirements. It is important to note that certain regions, such as the United Arab Emirates, have much stricter rules and generally require at least two names (a surname and a given name) to be present on the travel document for entry. If your passport only has one name, you should contact the airline directly to ensure your reservation is accepted by both the carrier and the destination country's immigration authorities.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Don't forget: Your full name must match the ID you're using to travel, including middle names.

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Yes, someone else can buy your plane ticket for you. Not only can you buy a plane ticket for someone else, at Alternative Airlines, but you can also have someone buy a plane ticket on your behalf. Just make sure that they have all your correct details (name, date of birth etc) to buy the flight.

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You can swap the first name with the last name free of charge once for each passenger up to 48 hours after making your booking in case a mistake was done filling the passenger(s) details. Up to three characters per name can be changed free of charge once, up to 48 hours before scheduled departure.

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TSA is among the U.S. government agencies that screen individuals using information from the Terrorist Screening Database. TSA implements the No Fly List through its Secure Flight program. Individuals on the No Fly List are prevented from boarding an aircraft when flying within, to, from and over the United States.

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The cost of changing the name on your flight ticket will depend entirely on the airline. Some airlines allow one free correction per ticket. Others will charge a “correction fee” or a “change fee” that can range from $50 to $200.

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For security reasons, the first name and surname on your booking must match the names on your travel document(s). We do not require middle name or second/double-barrelled surnames for flights. For information on how to change a name on your booking, please visit our Name Change FAQs here.

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