Passport information needed when booking an international flight
I tried booking a flight online and encountered some problems after entering all my information so I contacted a customer service agent online. She was in the process of making the booking for me, however, she required information which was not part of the initial online booking form, such as my passport date of issue, expiry and nationality. Are these details typically required in booking an international flight?
I am used to only providing my full name, date of birth and passport number.
Best Answer
Yes, this can be require depending on the type and destination. For example, some countries insist that you have six months left before expiry date, and also, visa requirements are different for different nationalities.
As a result, she may be being extra diligent, and preventing you from encountering a problem when you check in for your flight and they stop you from flying.
Eg: I've been able to travel from Australia to New Zealand on my NZ passport with fewer than six months left, but would not be able to go to the US.
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What are things need to book international flight?
Insert your passport number, country of issue and expiration date, as well as your legal full name, when booking an international flight. That information can sometimes be added later or typed in during online check in. Be sure your passport has at least six months of validity prior to its expiration.What details do you need to book a flight?
Flight and passenger details- Trip details.
- Personal information \u2013 Full names (to be spelled exactly as it is in your ID or passport), date of birth, country of residence.
- ID number.
- Ideal departure times and length of flights (do you prefer a direct flight or are you happy with connections?)
- Preferred cabin class.
Do you need passport number to book flights UK?
No, you can make a booking without your passport details. Your passport number may, however, be needed at the time of online check-in.HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS - My Best Tips After Booking 500+ Flights
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Answer 2
All airlines will check that you have a valid passport and documentation before they board you. And most do record this information in your booking, even if they aren't required to submit it via APIS and such.
However there are no universal rules as to when they gather this info, other than the rule that they are required to check it BEFORE boarding you. Some airlines will ask for passport number at booking, some ask for full passport details at booking, some just wait until you check in.
Often with online bookings, the airlines gather the absolute minimum amount of details they need to sell you a ticket. The more info you have to type in, the more likely you are to abandon the booking process.
But when people call in to book, they are more willing to provide more details when speaking with a human. So your phone agent was able to ask you for more details up front and fill in more blanks in your booking record.
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