Nickname on a plane ticket?

[mrsxsparrow]

Well, shoot. I just bought tickets through Southwest for me and a friend. Without thinking, I put her down as "Alex" when her name is technically "Alexandra" (which is what it is on her license). Middle name, last name, and birthdate, are all correct... does anyone know if this is going to be a problem at the airport?

 

[uva185]

Technically the name should match exactly but in reality I wouldn't be too concerned. I have always booked tickets for one of my friend's as "Brad" even though his ID says Bradford.

 

[dudspizza]

I agree with UVA. Maybe be prepared for a couple of extra questions from TSA as the name doesn't match exactly, but there shouldn't be any issues.

 

[wonderbear2]

As long as the picture on the ID matches, if the name is a shortened version, there won't be a problem

 

[disney david]

You won't have a problem the only thing is TSA might think that since Alex could be a boys name they my think these ticket where for someone else. It depends on the screener I wouldn't bring it up mybe they won't notice as like other poster said you she might have to answer extra questions or go through extra screening but she be fine. The only real reason it might be a problem because they have to check everyone names againt the no fly list so if it not her full name they might have to check their which could be awhile or if their and Alex with your last name on the no fly list she might be Have fun and get their safe

 

[mrsxsparrow]

You won't have a problem the only thing is TSA might think that since Alex could be a boys name they my think these ticket where for someone else. It depends on the screener I wouldn't bring it up mybe they won't notice as like other poster said you she might have to answer extra questions or go through extra screening but she be fine. The only real reason it might be a problem because they have to check everyone names againt the no fly list so if it not her full name they might have to check their which could be awhile or if their and Alex with your last name on the no fly list she might be Have fun and get their safe

The ticket does say "miss" and the middle name is a girl's name.

Thanks everyone, this puts my mind at rest

 

[disney david]

The ticket does say "miss" and the middle name is a girl's name.

Thanks everyone, this puts my mind at rest

Sorry you will have no problem everything else matchs you he fine.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

The only real reason it might be a problem because they have to check everyone names againt the no fly list

No, the TSA screeners at security lines do not check your name against the no fly list. They just check to see that you have a valid id and that the name on the id matches the boarding pass. It is the airline which has the responsibility to check their ticketed passengers against the list.

OP - I don't think your friend will have any problem.

 

[disney david]

Thanks yes didn't mean to sound like the screamers check your name I meant more like the gov does bot like everyone said you won't have a problem.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Thanks yes didn't mean to sound like the screamers check your name

From some people's complaints against the TSA, maybe a few of them should be called screamers!

 

[disney david]

From some people's complaints against the TSA, maybe a few of them should be called screamers!

Sorry didn't realize I put screamers in when I meant screeners my phone corrected it and put screamers in.

 

[NotUrsula]

Common nicknames that are obviously related to the name on the ID normally pose no problems.

Now if the person's legal name was Lisa and the name on the ticket was Dixie, then you would probably have an issue.