Double-barrelled surname or two given names: how to enter them on the ticket

You have two given names, two surnames or a surname with particles ('de la', 'van'). When booking, the form asks for first and last name separately and it is easy to enter them differently from your document.

Why it matters

The ticket must match your document

Airlines compare the name on the ticket with the one on the passport. A difference in how it was entered can cause problems or correction fees.

Forms don't always help

Some systems have a single surname field or limit characters. Look at how the name appears on the confirmation.

How to do it right

Copy the details from your passport

Use the machine-readable zone on the last page of your passport as a reference. If in doubt, ask the airline before paying.

Check the confirmation

Check in the email that all your given names and surnames appear in the right order. If there is an error, report it as soon as possible.

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