Important Reminder: Matching Your Travel Profile to Your ID
When booking your next flight, please take a moment to ensure the name on your ticket exactly matches your government-issued ID. If your middle name or initial(s) appears on your ID, it should be included on your ticket as well. Even a minor name mismatch can cause the TSA system to flag your ticket, risking missed flights, boarding denials, or costly change fees. Following this TSA guideline is the best way to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience at the airport.
This consistency is especially important for:
- International Travel: Passport requirements are often more stringent.
- Screening Programs: Services like TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry, and CLEAR require an exact name match to verify your status.
- Frequent Flyer Miles: Name discrepancies can prevent miles from posting to your account.
A Note on Your Travel Profile: Your Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) profile is automatically created using your name as it appears in HR records—typically just your first and last name. We highly recommend logging in to CTP to add your middle name if included on your ID to your profile before booking your next trip. If your first and last name in your profile are inconsistent with your Identification documents, please contact [email protected] for guidance.
Airlines often merge the first and middle names together with no separating space on the ticket. This will not cause any problems.
Please keep in mind that once a flight is confirmed, airlines make it quite difficult (and sometimes costly) to change the name on a ticket. Taking a minute to update your profile now will save you a lot of time later!
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