Can first names be initialed on boarding pass?
I'm am a non US citizen flying back to my home country using a one way ticket.
Due to character limits to Kayak, I made the flight booking using initials for my first name (i.e. J D in lieu of John Doe). Will this be an issue for the TSA?
Best Answer
The TSA agent checking your boarding pass against your ID is human, and should be able to recognize the situation. To be extra super safe, if you have anything else that uses your initials, such as a credit card, library card, etc., you could bring it as well, just in case the TSA ID-checker has any hesitation.
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Do I need my full name on my boarding pass?
Even though your boarding pass may not match your government-issued ID (i.e. your middle name is not on it), if your passenger information is correct, there will not be a problem. Bottom Line: Even if you forget to put your middle name in when booking your ticket, chances are there will be no issues when flying.What if my first and middle name are together on boarding pass?
Information. [International]My first name and middle name are joined together on the ticket. Will this cause problems when boarding? There is no problem with your name on your ticket as long as it is shown exactly the same on your passport excluding spaces in between.What if my last name is spelled wrong on my boarding pass?
Simply call the airline and politely ask to correct a minor spelling mistake. Virtually all airlines stipulate that single character spelling corrections can be done free of charge. Be sure to note the passenger is the same, there was just a simple error.Does name on ticket have to match passport?
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.Travel Tip - Names on Boarding Passes
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