What name do you use when booking travels?

• A. Nickname
• B. Legal name on gov ID
• C. Travel name
• D. Preferred name

Answer: (B)

When booking travel, use the legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID. This alignment is required so the name on your ticket matches the name you’ll present at security, at the airport check-in, and (for international trips) on your passport. If the ticket name doesn’t match the ID, you can be denied boarding or forced to reissue the reservation, which can incur fees and delays. Nicknames or preferred names aren’t accepted for the ticket itself, though they may appear in profile fields to help you find or manage bookings. If your name changes, update the reservation with the airline and provide legal documentation. For international travel, the name must match the passport exactly to prevent visa or entry issues.