You can enter your passport info when you do your advanced passenger info. The ticket must be issued in the name that matches your passport id. For one of the bookings, i linked it to the privilege club member, but it is not the name of the member, hence i chose the option other passenger. Phil express allows you to do the booking without passport too any other id. Do we need passports to book international flights. Those nine digits distinguish this individual passport from all others. Once you get your new passport, go to the ac manage my booking, put in your confirmation number, name and it will take you to your pnr, you can then fill in the. You may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport number. Booking a flight without passport paris, reservation.
Choose travel dates that suit you without worrying about whether the airline can accommodate your travel plans. For most countries, your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond departure date. If the airline requires your passport number, check that your passport is valid for travel. Often for domestic flights a passport is not required, and other forms of id are acceptable the airline or travel agent with whom you intend to book should be able to provide this detail. The numbers dont work like a social security number, though, which is also a unique number. For domestic flights people can carry their photo id proofs within country but if you are planning to travel outside your country than passport is the only valid document to book international flight tickets. This chip stores your name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number and passport expiry date. Im going on tour with my local football team uk to amsterdam next june. You certainly can, but before you book be absolutely sure that the passports will arrive well before the departure date. Jan 31, 2016 any internet site that i have used requires passport details when booking international flights. Booking international flights without passport details. Can you purchase flights without a passport rick steves.
A travel agent told us we cant book flights for anyone who doesnt have a passport number because tsa can cancel the ticketno noticeno refundif there isnt one, as of nov. If youre traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Booking a flight without passport info travel stack exchange. You only need a valid passport or other travel docs to actually travel. Under the transportation security administration tsa secure flight program, air new zealand is required to collect secure flight passenger data which includes a passengers full name as it appears on governmentissued identification, date of birth, gender, and tsa issued redress number if available. Does he have to wait until he gets the new one before he can book. Are passport details needed to book international flight. Yes, passport number is mandatory to book an international flight tickets. Do you need a passport number before booking flights. If you plan to travel with an infant as a lap child, you will be required to pay the taxes and fees that apply to the international portion of the infants itinerary. Should you already have provided your passport number and it.
Were booking internal flights now, and a passport number is required. Need passport information to buy a ticket flyertalk forums. No nicknames and the names do need to match exactly. You have to be bothered giving airlines api is not discretionary you have to give them your passport information and it has to be the information on the current passport ie the one you will be using to get into each country so that will not be your expired passport. We do not require your passport number to book a flight. Any internet site that i have used requires passport details when booking international flights. You need a number to book online so i have entered a number and then changed it. Can i still book a ticket with air asia without a passport. You can certainly book the international ticket without passport details at the time of booking but eventually before travelling international you have to fill out apiadvanced passenger information w.
All australian passports issued after 2005 are epassports and feature an internal microchip. However, you need to carry an id during check in passport or post office id, or social security card or driving license. You need a number to book online so i have entered a number and then changed it later. Can i order a flight ticket while my passport is in the post. The ua agent found the flights but said that i need to provide passport, date of birth and nationality information to even hold the reservation for 72 hrs. Passport information is only needed at the point of check in. That doesnt mean you have to wait until you have your passport in hand before you book tickets for international travel. From visas to passports and customs to entry requirements, our travel tips help you best prepare for your trip. This can vary depending on the flight provider airline or travel agent, and the specific route. Air france can we book a flight without a passport number.
If your passport ultimately has a different number to the one you book with you will need to change your booking details and this will involve a change fee. But, because most airlines will require you to enter your passport. Cebu pacific help needed before i make a reservaton. If you travel to or through one of these countries, you are required to submit passport information known as apis before boarding your flight. If your airline asks for that, you can safely enter madeup data or better. Antigua australia barbados canada china costa rica cuba dominican republic grenada jamaica japan mexico republic of korea saint lucia spain united kingdom united states for other countries, there is no such. You can do this either at the us embassy in london or the american consulate in edinburgh. Instead, each passport book number is unique to that specific book. Do you need a passport before making flight reservations. How to book flights online without a passport number travelstart. Does my baby need to have a passport before i book a flight. Or can he book using the expired passport number, then bring his old passport as well as his new one to the airport. If orbitz has some bs requirement to enter passport number at time of booking just book directly with the airline.
I went ahead and booked the rest of us online and was never asked for passport numbers. Mark mayo supports monica mark mayo supports monica. Jul 01, 2011 if orbitz has some bs requirement to enter passport number at time of booking just book directly with the airline. I m planning a trip to sri lanka in september with air india from milano, eu. Can i book my reservation without passport for this trip. I have applied for my first passport but need to book tickets asap. Can you book a flight with easyjet without passport number. I have booked flights 2 sindohlhr on separate bookings due to the different return dates. If you need your passport fast, you have options to get it processed in. Some countries want the passport number from the airline and therefore, the airline want it from you a day or two before departure. Is it possible to book an international flight without a. Problems with cebu pacific airlines philippines lonely.
Most airlines do not even ask for your passport number when you purchase a flight. The two minis do not have passports and mrs shanos has expired application are underway for new passports. Every time a passport a issued, a new number is associated with it. Need passport information to buy a ticket i was trying to use my united miles to buy an award ticket for my parents on sq, especially the nonstop from lax to sin. Booking travel international travel southwest airlines. Hi guys just wanted to know if i could book a flight to las vegas without a valid passport as it has gone for renewal, it should be back within the next 2 weeks and i intend to travel on the 18th of february. How to book flights without a passport number travelstart.
The ticket must be issued in the name that matches your passportid. Yeah put in a reasonable number and change it later. The baby will need his us passport to enter and exit the us. We are also going with some friends who have booked flights over on nz. You will find that some airlines are now asking for advanced passenger information to be provided before travel, it is basically the details on your passport, so they know who is travelling. Can i book the flight with my national id card first and later on change it to passport number. Most international airlines will ask for your passport number when you. Can i book the international flight without passport. Jan 26, 2008 yes you will be able to book a flight. If you apply with regular service, you can expect to wait at 68 weeks. You will be able to apply for his passport the same day. Booking a flight without a passport and british airways v. Cebu pacific does not ask for passport number when booking.
Jun 20, 2017 hi there, answer to this question will be no. You must supply passport info with any booking to or via usa. This chip helps prevent identity fraud and also facilitates a. Infants between 14 days and under two years of age can travel on international flights as either a lap child or in an faaapproved car seat with the purchase of an infant fare. If you are flying from outside the common travel area then you will be required to give details of your passport to the airline at a later date and up to 2hrs before the scheduled departure time. You will need to include the passport details as soon as they are available, and apply for esta in good time if that is applicable. Europe do i need a passport number to book a flight. Whether its to bali, mozambique or turkey, well help you book your flights without a passport in a few easy steps. Its fine as it should still be ok to do this even upto a few days before your trip begins. If your expiry date is before then, you cannot book a flight on that passport number and will need to be. I havent got a passport yet, i was planning on getting one in. You dont need id to book a flight unless youre physically at an airline counter or travel agent. I know its a slight risk but i m pretty sure the passport will arrive well before i travel. Can i order a flight ticket while my passport is in the.
Jun 16, 2011 book with your present passport numbers and update them as soon as you get new ones. If you see a good deal for your flight go ahead and buy. However, you must have a valid passport in hand before you arrive to the airport. Internationali am applying for renewal of my passport now. It wont matter until an airline employee asks the traveler to present the passport. But i just renewed my passport today so i will be getting a new passport number.
You usually need a passport number to travel on an international flight. The booking number is enough to confirm it was your ticket, and at checkin, the passport details will be entered, either by you or the airline staff at the counter. Most international airlines will ask for your passport number when you make a reservation for an international flight. What are some simple steps i can take to protect my privacy online. I know its a slight risk but im pretty sure the passport will arrive well before i travel. If you need to book a flight and you dont have your passport on hand, fear not. Cebu pacific booking question philippines forum tripadvisor. Is a passport number required to book an international flight.
All you need to secure the booking is the full names of the passengers and their contact details. What do you mean by i can t b bothered to notify all the 9 different airlines for my asian trip with my bf. Should i just put the old passport number on the booking details. And even then, you just need any valid id, not necessarily a passport. Passport number and date of issue can be changed from. Maybe try speaking to the airline first to see what they can do. But as long as everything is in order before you fly, its fine to book the tickets now and provide passport details later. You can change the passport number and stelios hasnt yet rumbled that he could charge a fee for doing it. His passport is expired, but hes in the process of renewing it. International flight checkin times vary depending on the airline, but most open online within 24 to 48 hours of the flight s departure time and close at least 90 minutes before the plane takes off. Though you shouldnt need your passport to purchase an international plane ticket, you will need it to board your flight. This chip helps prevent identity fraud and also facilitates a streamlined immigration process.
Qatar airways privilege club no passport number asked when booking. I m going on tour with my local football team uk to amsterdam next june. Do you need your passport to book an international flight. Sep 07, 20 you certainly can, but before you book be absolutely sure that the passports will arrive well before the departure date. Book with your present passport numbers and update them as soon as you get new ones. I have booked and faked the passport number a number of times.