Why does my boarding pass read "APIS OK"
I flew from Turkey to France on a direct flight. When I checked in, I saw the boarding pass given to me read "APIS OK".
I thought APIS was a program of US immigration, mostly for passengers to the US. While it is apparently used by other countries, neither France nor Turkey seem on the list.
Why is there such mention on my boarding pass? Does it mean several immigration authorities know about my trip?
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According to a list provided by Air France, Turkey is one of the countries that utilizes APIS. Wikipedia's list is probably just out-of-date.
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What does API mean on a boarding pass?
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The Spanish Government requires air carriers to provide certain personal information about all passengers on their aircraft before departure from Ireland or the UK. This information is sometimes known as 'Advance Passenger Information' (API or APIS data) and requires the production of proof of ID.Which countries do you need API for?
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Advance Passenger Information System or APIS gets inserted into your booking either by yourself or if you booked through a travel agent. It is usually inserted for all international travel. The information used is basically your passport number, place of issue, nationality, gender, name and surname all of which can be found on your passport. I think the information goes directly to the airline, and if it is not inserted before you travel it will be inserted at the check in desk when they check your passport, for security purposes. I think APIS OK would just suggest that your details have been confirmed and are correct.
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