How to Enter Passenger Names for Flight Bookings Without Mistakes

Entering a passenger name may look simple, but even a small mistake can cause problems during check-in. The name on your flight booking should match the valid ID you will use for a domestic flight or the passport you will use for an international flight. Here is how to enter it correctly.

How to Enter Your Name Using Your Passport or ID

Sources: www.singaporeair.com

Before entering the passenger details, prepare the travel document you will use for your trip.

For domestic flights, enter your name exactly as shown on the valid government-issued ID you plan to present at the airport. For international flights, follow the name printed on your passport.

Open the information page of your passport and look for these sections:

• Surname: Your last or family name
• Given Names: Your first name and any additional given names
• Middle Name: Your middle name, if listed separately

You can also check the Machine Readable Zone or MRZ at the bottom of the passport information page. In most passports, the surname appears before the double symbols (<<), while the given names appear after them.

For example, if a passport shows:

Surname: SANTOS
Given Names: MARIA ANGELA
Middle Name: CRUZ

Enter the passenger information like this:

First Name or Given Name: MARIA ANGELA
Middle Name: CRUZ
Last Name or Surname: SANTOS

If the booking form does not have a separate middle name field, follow the instructions provided by the airline or booking platform. Some airlines ask passengers to include the middle name in the given name field, while others only require the first and last names.

Do not use:

• Nicknames
• Shortened names
• Unofficial English names
• Married names that are not shown on your passport
• Another person’s passenger information

How to Enter a Passenger Name on Trip.com

Follow these steps when booking a flight on Trip.com:

1. Open the Trip.com app or website and select Flights.
2. Enter your departure city, destination and travel dates.
3. Choose your preferred flight.
4. Go to the passenger information section.
5. Select Add Passenger if the passenger has not been saved.
6. Enter the first or given name and surname using the passport or valid ID.
7. Add the date of birth, gender, nationality and travel document details if requested.
8. Review all passenger details before making payment.

The required information may differ depending on the airline, route and destination. Always read the passenger name guidelines shown on the booking page.

Pro Tip: Keep your passport or ID beside you while booking. Do not enter the name from memory, especially when booking for another person.

How to Enter Different Types of Passenger Names

Important: Name formats may differ between airlines. Follow the instructions shown on the booking page or contact the airline or Trip.com before payment.

Passenger Name Rules for Popular Airlines

Passenger name formats may differ between airlines, especially for middle names, suffixes and single-name passengers. Check the rules of the airline operating the flight before completing the booking.

Pro Tip: If your Trip.com itinerary includes more than one airline, check the passenger name rules for every operating airline. Contact Trip.com before payment if the instructions are unclear or different between airlines.

What to Check After Booking

Check your booking confirmation as soon as the payment is completed. Make sure the name is spelled correctly and that the first and last names are in the correct order.

Airline reservation systems sometimes combine the passenger’s first name, middle name, surname and title. For example, MARIA ANGELA SANTOS may appear as:

SANTOS/MARIAANGELAMS

This is usually normal and does not automatically mean the name is incorrect. Check that all the required parts of the name are present and correctly spelled.

If you find a spelling mistake, swapped name or missing information:

• Contact Trip.com or the airline immediately.
• Prepare your booking reference and correct passport or ID.
• Ask whether the issue can be processed as a name correction.
• Do not wait until the day of departure.
• Do not create another booking unless customer service advises you to do so.

Name correction rules and fees depend on the airline, fare type and booking channel. Most airlines allow corrections only for the same passenger. They generally do not allow a ticket to be transferred to another person.

Final Checklist Before Payment

• Check the complete name against the passport or valid ID.
• Make sure the first and last names are in the correct fields.
• Include all given names required by the booking form.
• Check how the airline handles middle names.
• Confirm the spelling of compound and hyphenated surnames.
• Follow the airline’s current instructions for suffixes.
• Contact the airline for help with single or unusually long names.
• Check the passenger’s date of birth, gender and nationality.
• Review all passenger details before selecting Pay.