Booking
what information do i need to book a flight?
The exact details to have ready before booking — names, dates, and payment.
Quick answer
For every traveler: legal name exactly as on government ID and date of birth. For the trip: origin, destination, dates (or a flexibility range), and how many are traveling. Plus a payment method. That is the complete must-have list.
Why the details matter
Names are the critical one: airline name-correction rules after ticketing are strict, and some fares do not allow corrections at all. Matching ID exactly at booking is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy.
Optional but useful: frequent-flyer numbers, seat preferences, baggage counts, and accessibility needs. Have them ready if they apply — they speed the conversation up.
Related questions
Do I need a passport for a domestic flight?
No — a government-issued ID is what matters for domestic travel; passports are for international itineraries.
Do children need anything special?
Their own ID details at booking, and unaccompanied-minor procedures if they travel alone.
What if I am booking for a group?
Have every traveler's name ready, or ask about group options where names can come later.
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