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- Do you have to do API before you fly?
- Do you have to give passport details before flying?
- Which countries do you need API for?
- Can API be done at the airport?
- How far in advance do you need to provide API?
- Can you book holiday without passport?
- Does passport show travel history?
- Can you book a flight with expired passport?
- What information do you need to buy someone a plane ticket?
- Does jet2 require API?
- What is travel API?
- Why is API required?
Do you have to do API before you fly?
For security reasons, the US, most EU member states, and other countries now require airlines to provide details about their passengers before they travel. This is known as Advance Passenger Information (API). Your airline will let you know what they need from you.
Do you have to give passport details before flying?
No, you don't. You can buy the ticket. 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. But as long as everything is in order before you fly, it's fine to book the tickets now and provide passport details later.
Which countries do you need API for?
Currently, APIS data needs to be provided for customers travelling to or in transit to the following countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, China (except HKG), Japan, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, South Africa, Spain, Pakistan, Jamaica, Kenya, Algeria, Iran, Syria, Morocco.
Can API be done at the airport?
If the airline offers check-in desks at the airport, you'll be able to supply API information when you arrive at the airport. You can still log in and make changes if you've already provided your API. For security, you'll need to re-enter the passport number you originally gave us.
How far in advance do you need to provide API?
If you're booking less than four days before you travel, you'll need to provide your API at the check-in desk. Please make sure you allow more time for any extra checks. When you need to provide your API details varies depending on which airline you're travelling with.
Can you book holiday without passport?
No, you can make a booking without your passport details. Your passport number may, however, be needed at the time of online check-in.
Does passport show travel history?
They can get each date someone entered and exited with the name and passport number used. When you change passports, in most countries you get a new number, so they must rely on other data to make a match which is not entirely reliable. However, they are unlikely to know your travel history outside of the country.
Can you book a flight with expired passport?
Most countries require at least six months validity on a passport for entry. Booking a trip with an expiring or expired passport requires immediate renewal of the document. ... In addition, your expired passport must be undamaged, issued when you were 16 or older, and issued within the past 15 years.
What information do you need to buy someone a plane ticket?
Input each traveler's personal information, including full name, date of birth, email address and phone number when booking a flight. You'll need to indicate whether any traveler is under 18 years of age or is a newborn or infant being held in a lap.
Does jet2 require API?
Do I need to provide Advanced Passenger Information (API) before I fly? With a Jet2holidays package holiday we do not require any passport information prior to your departure. We will collect this information upon check in at the airport or if you choose to check in online.
What is travel API?
Travel API is basically set of web services to access the travel deals from different travel consolidators. GDS, third party flight APIs, hotel APIs — all are used by travel agencies to access the travel deals online.
Why is API required?
The development of apps for mobile devices meant that organizations needed to allow users to access information through apps and not just through the Internet. Within the public sector, APIs are used to allow agencies to easily share information and also lets the public interact with government as well.
