Can immigration/passport officers check for past flight information of a passenger?

1. Can you find out names of passengers on flights?
2. What does the immigration officer generally check in passport?
3. Do airlines keep passenger records?
4. How can I check if a passenger has boarded a flight?
5. Can you see how many passengers are on a flight?
6. Can someone else cancel my flight?
7. How long do airlines keep records of passengers?
8. How long do airports keep passenger records?
9. How long do airlines keep travel records?

Can you find out names of passengers on flights?

No. Passenger information is private information. Only the airline and governments know the list of passengers on a flight. ... As a passenger on the flight, you can see your own information of course as long as you have the "keys" to access it.

What does the immigration officer generally check in passport?

The officer looks at you, compares your face with the passport photograph and watches your body language. If you require a visa to enter the country, your visa is also inspected and checked against the database.

Do airlines keep passenger records?

In the air travel industry, airlines keep a record of their passengers in what they call a PNR, a "passenger name record." It could include the passenger's itinerary, fare details, how the passenger paid, any special services required, age, and sometimes gender, too.

How can I check if a passenger has boarded a flight?

Originally Answered: How do I check to see if a passenger boarded a flight? If you've booked a ticket, say for a family member, then you can call airline customer care and they can confirm if passenger has boarded.

Can you see how many passengers are on a flight?

Option #2: A few days before your flight, log in to the airline's website, provide the record locator for your ticket and try to change your seat. This will take you to a page showing all the available seats on your airline. You can count how many seats are still open to get an idea of how crowded your flight is.

Can someone else cancel my flight?

Any ticket bought can be cancelled by the purchaser. Not all tickets are refundable though, so you may not get your money back. Many airlines (but not all) allow name changes on a ticket, so you could call and see if you can have it changed to someone else.

How long do airlines keep records of passengers?

How long do airlines keep passenger lists? It depends for what purposes. Legal it is around 7 years, regulatory around 5 years and flight operations 6–9 months.

How long do airports keep passenger records?

Each passenger's data will be stored on a central database for 30 days, before being redacted so they are no longer identifiable. However, the information will be retained for up to five years and can be “unmasked” after a request by authorities.

How long do airlines keep travel records?

Ticket numbers are maintained for a year. Going out 5 years, it would be difficult for an airline to "verify" your flight--but I believe AA, can track (for a fee) flight records as far as 7 years ago.