Thats pretty unusual actually and if a surname is required online then your booking isnt going to be accepted without it. However, you must have a valid passport in hand before you arrive to the airport. We are planning a ski trip to queenstown for september myself, mrs shano and the two minishanos. Booking international flights without passport details. Hi im booking a ticket for my wife online, but she does not have a surname, only a first name on her visa and passport. Passport information is only needed at the point of check in.
You dont need a passport to book, only to fly simply give them the api when you have the new passport. Passport information needed when booking an international. We are also going with some friends who have booked flights over on nz. Do you need your passport to book an international flight. I would give whoever youre trying to book with a phone to try and sort it out as i cant see you getting any further online without it.
However, i was thinking more of a panic trip where a passport correction may not be had in time, just book with the mistake name and then sort it out later. I havent got a passport yet, i was planning on getting one in. His passport is expired, but hes in the process of renewing it. Cebu pacific help needed before i make a reservaton watch this topic. Need passport information to buy a ticket flyertalk.
A travel agent told us we cant book flights for anyone who doesnt have a passport number because tsa can cancel the ticketno noticeno. However, you must need a valid passport in hand before you arrive at the airport. Then, when the passport arrives, update the reservation or provide the information at the airport during checking. If you apply with regular service, you can expect to wait at 68 weeks. No nicknames and the names do need to match exactly. Jan 02, 2010 of course u can book the flights, they do not ask for passport details when booking. If youre traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Can i book the flight with my national id card first and later on change it to passport number. Note, if for any reason the passport or any visas are not issued, you may not be entitled to a refund as it is the. How to book your tickets and check in at the airport if you. But as long as everything is in order before you fly, its fine to book the tickets now and provide passport details later. Although being a dual citizen isnt common its estimated only 12% of people worldwide are one questions about how to travel as a dual citizen are. Enter passport details travel extras book air new zealand.
Jul 01, 2011 hello, i want to book a flight to panama from the us for december. Wed like to book now because the passport service takes 46 weeks and airfare will go up by then. Practical travel safety and security issues booking intl itinerary before passport renewed hope someone can answer this for me. The baby will need his us passport to enter and exit the us. 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. As a former travel agent, i can say that you wont need a passport to book tickets. Well help you book your flights without a passport in a few easy steps. Im planning to fly into london and out of amsterdam. Your children will also need their own passports, even infants under two years. Can i purchase international flight tickets without a passport. I have applied for my first passport but need to book tickets asap. Thorn tree forum country forums south america peru.
Jun 16, 2011 book with your present passport numbers and update them as soon as you get new ones. Booking a flight without passport info travel stack exchange. Problems with cebu pacific airlines philippines lonely. A travel agent told us we cant book flights for anyone who doesnt have a passport number. Can i still book a ticket with air asia without a passport. If you need your passport fast, you have options to get it processed in. Many countries require your passport to have six months validity from your return date. Aug 02, 2016 although being a dual citizen isnt common its estimated only 12% of people worldwide are one questions about how to travel as a dual citizen are. To get your passport even faster, by making a reservation and printing your intinerary, you. This can vary depending on the flight provider airline or travel agent, and the specific route. In the past when i have booked an international flight on uniteds site it asks for a passport number to be entered. Is it possible to book an international flight without a. 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.
Can i book the international flight without passport. Applying for a passport can take as long as several weeks. Can children travel alone without adult supervision. Can i book an international plane ticket without a. Most international airlines will ask for your passport number when you make a reservation for an international flight. My airline the one i fly with most frequently, united doesnt require that i enter my passport details at booking. Book with your present passport numbers and update them as soon as you get new ones. What do you mean by i can t b bothered to notify all the 9 different airlines for my asian trip with my bf. You can do this either at the us embassy in london or the american consulate in edinburgh. Well i agree with other quoran answer that why would you need to book an international flight ticket without passport. Do you need a passport number before booking flights. Im going on tour with my local football team uk to amsterdam next june.
Can i book an international flight even though my passport has expired. As long as you have a valid passport and possibly other documents for your destination such as a visa or esta on the day you travel. International flight checkin times vary depending on the airline, but most open online within 24 to 48 hours of the flights departure time and close at least 90 minutes before the plane takes off. Its fine as it should still be ok to do this even upto a few days before your trip begins.
However, assuming that there is some purpose of yours behind booking this ticket may be you have applied for passport and want t. Appears to be all moot points now as the post we all referenced has been deleted. I m planning a trip to sri lanka in september with air india from milano, eu. Ive decided to spend my tax refund on a trip from lax to lhr.
All you need to secure the booking is the full names of the passengers and their contact details. Booking a flight without passport paris, reservation. You only need to have your valid passport and potential visas at. If you did not enter your passport details and secure flight data as part of your booking, please use the add passport details option on the homepage to enter this. A travel agent told us we can t book flights for anyone who doesnt have a passport number because tsa can cancel the ticketno noticeno refundif there isnt one, as of nov. Does my baby need to have a passport before i book a flight. A passport is required for all international travel. One person doesnt have a passport yet, but is in the process of getting his stuff together to apply.
Do we need passports to book international flights. The purpose of the secure flight program is to enhance the security of air travel through the use of improved watch list matching to identify known and suspected terrorists. Need passport information to buy a ticket flyertalk forums. I m going on tour with my local football team uk to amsterdam next june. How to book flights online without a passport number travelstart. I have not ever had a passport before and will be applying for it july 7th, so i booking a flight without passport paris, reservation, airlines, price travel airfare, hotels, car rental, backpacking, resorts, cruises, vacations, airplanes, international.
Passport and citizenship information is generally not needed to book a flight. 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. 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. Can i buy an international airline ticket if i dont have. I went ahead and booked the rest of us online and was never asked for passport numbers. Make sure you have a valid passport in time to check in to your international flight. Europe do i need a passport number to book a flight. Is certain passport information required prior to international travel. Booking a flight without a passport and british airways v. Can you book a flight before your passport has arrived. Passports, visas and api information british airways.
Can i order a flight ticket while my passport is in the. Cebu pacific help needed before i make a reservaton. If you see a good deal for your flight go ahead and buy. Can you purchase flights without a passport rick steves. 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.
You will be able to apply for his passport the same day. Just book with your current information, then change the passport number when you get the new one. Can i purchase tickets for these flights now and give the passport infor. 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. You will have to register his birth abroad before you can apply for his us passport though. 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. We have a group that is going from the us to europe. The two minis do not have passports and mrs shanos has expired application are underway for new passports. Can i buy an international airline ticket if i dont have my. If you lose your passport overseas, contact the australian embassy or consulate in that country immediately so they can arrange a replacement.
You may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport. I applied for my new passport and my sons first one in july last year, they took 11 days, so u could get your a lot quicker than 4 weeks as it isnt really a busy time of year. Mar 15, 2018 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. If youre travelling on an international flight, youll need a passport or an equivalent travel document that is valid for the full duration of your trip. I know its a slight risk but im pretty sure the passport will arrive well before i travel. You wont be able to leave the foreign country without this official document. How to book flights without a passport number travelstart. Most airlines do not even ask for your passport number when you purchase a flight. Does he have to wait until he gets the new one before he can book. I tried booking a flight online and encountered some problems after entering all my information so i contacted a customer service agent online. As long as you have a valid passport and possibly other documents for your destination such as a visa or esta on the day you travel you should be fine. If you need to book a flight and you dont have your passport on hand, fear not. Two people in my party are still waiting for their passports to arrive. Whether its to bali, mozambique or turkey, well help you book your flights without a passport in a few easy steps.
Or can he book using the expired passport number, then bring his old passport as well as his new one to the airport. Sometimes you can book your airline ticket without your passport number. Having two passports from different nations can get confusing when your planning a trip because the rules vary and most nations dont provide a lot of information about dual nationality other than. Booking intl itinerary before passport renewed flyertalk. We do not require your passport number to book a flight. 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. Valid for at least 6 months after the date you enter a foreign country. I know its a slight risk but i m pretty sure the passport will arrive well before i travel. Are passport details needed to book international flight. Hello, i want to book a flight to panama from the us for december. You may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport number. 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. Do you need a passport before making flight reservations. Jan 26, 2008 yes you will be able to book a flight.
Travel documents, passport, identification, visas qantas au. 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. Cebu pacific used to ask for passport detail when booking international flights but not anymore that is why you can book a flight. I believe another poster reminded you to make sure that the names on the passports match the names on your tickets. How to book your tickets and check in at the airport if. Can i check in online for flight itineraries that include at least one international leg. Im planning a trip to sri lanka in september with air india from milano, eu. International flight checkin times vary depending on the airline, but most open online within 24 to 48 hours of the flights departure time and close at. You can change the passport number and stelios hasnt yet rumbled that he could charge a fee for doing it. You must supply passport info with any booking to or via usa. Book the tickets without entering any passport or visa information. You need a valid airline ticket to travel on any domestic or international flight.
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