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Is it OK to change passport number after booking flight?

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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Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to see if they can provide a solution for the name mismatch.

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That's perfectly fine. You can always present your new passport at check-in (where it matters). Most airline requires that the name you use for booking matches the name on your passport so things can be a bit tricky if the names on both passports are different. In most cases the airlines can handle this as well.

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Changing it and getting a new one are the exact same thing. Your passport number is not on your boarding pass, but you have to show your passport when you check in and they will put the new number into the computer.

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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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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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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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Under the TSA's rules, the name on your boarding pass must match your government-issued ID. However, if you're missing your middle name on your boarding pass, it shouldn't be an issue. That's because your airline profile and/or the information on your ticket will match your Secure Flight passenger information.

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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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Yes. If you booked your flight using your maiden/married name, and you update your name in the passport before the date of travel, we will make the name change on your booking for you free of charge.

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When you receive your new passport, the number on the document will be different from the number on your previous passport.

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