Name too long for e-ticket. Should I be worried?
I recently bought a ticket for my whole family online. I have a daughter who is almost a year old.
Everything's fine, but then I noticed that they cut her name short. Here is the example of the name (not her real name) as shown on her passport.
To reiterate, this name is a pseudonym:
SURNAME - RIVERA
NAME - Chanelle Elize
Middle name - Mendoza
On her e-ticket it shows:
RIVERA Chanelle E M
Has anyone encountered this problem before? I'm worried that they would make a big deal out of this.
Best Answer
Don't worry! Full middle names are never required on flight tickets, and even the initials are usually not needed. As long as the rest of the name and the initials match the passport, she will be fine.
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What happens if my flight ticket name is wrong?
For the most part, you shouldn't have trouble making minor name corrections. However, you'll want to act as soon as you notice the error. If you notice the mistake within 24 hours of booking and the ticket price hasn't changed, the easiest option would be to cancel your ticket for a refund and rebook.How do I book a flight with a long name?
If not hyphenated then you can book with very last name and very first name. It's not about what they are known by though, it's the first and last name that's important and needs to match on both passport and boarding pass. It's literally first and last name, what someone is known by is irrelevant.Do they check name on the ticket?
When the TSA agent checks your boarding pass, they are also checking your Secure Flight passenger data. 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.Is an e-ticket emailed to you?
Passengers can find their e-ticket files in the email sent to them. For domestic flights, passengers do not have to show their e-tickets at the security checkpoints. However, it is advised to carry a print copy of the ticket for international flights.Resolve - File Name Too Long Git Error
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Answer 2
I have the same issue when I travel as my name is extremely long as well. I've had them cut my name off, combine the names into one, and do all sorts of other things. But I have never had problems. I am sure the name is accurately documented somewhere in the system, it's just a space issue on any printed confirmation.
Answer 3
If you are flying to the United States of America, you should be worried. In the last 1.5 years (since our youngest was born) we already missed two flights because she has 3 first names, that usually don't fit on the ticket. Which means extra checks and longer waiting times.
The USA is very strict (for good reasons) and it has to be a perfect match with the passport.
Only the details on your passport and ticket matter. Even if you have a print out of a customer service email saying it's ok, that still isn't a valid ticket for boarding. It usually comes down to the willingness of the airline/airport staff and their supervisor during check-in, so allow for extra time during the whole check-in process (in our experience up to 3 hours).
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