What name do you put on passport and plane ticket?

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.



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The short answer is yes. The name on your passport needs to match your ticket. It must match all your travel documents, including your visa (if required). This is because airlines must verify your identity before allowing you to board the plane, and they do so by checking your passport and other travel documents.

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As long as your first and last name matches your official ID, you should be ok. Including your middle or second last name on the reservation and ticket is optional.

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If you booked your airfare yourself, you need to verify the information before you pay for it. In the US, you have up to 24 hours to cancel your flight without any cancellation fees. If you do not catch the misspelling of your name as it is on your ID card or passport, you can be denied entry through security.

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In some cases, your middle name might even fall off the boarding pass entirely. So long as your name in your booking — not your boarding pass — matches your ID, you should be okay. In case of uncertainty, promptly contact your airline's customer service to avoid any potential issues, advises Thai.

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If you've misspelled your middle name when booking your flight, you likely don't need to do anything at all. Airlines rely most heavily on passengers' first and last names. Some airlines don't print middle names on boarding passes even when it was included with the booking.

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Tickets need to match your passport in order to avoid issues with TSA. You may apply for a passport name change when you return from your trip.

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Make sure that the name matches exactly because the worse thing is to be denied boarding. If it is an error on the part of the airline make sure you get it corrected before you fly. If it is because of a name change, then you will need a new passport or legal proof of the name change.

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To change the name on a flight ticket you should always contact the airline or travel agent you booked with as soon as you realise the name change is needed. This is because many airlines will have a cut-off point for name changes (generally up to 24 hours before the flight).

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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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If you forgot to add your middle name to your airline ticket, don't worry. As long as your first and last name on your boarding pass matches your government-issued ID, you should be able to fly. That's because your Secure Flight passenger information will match the information on your ticket.

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