Seeing your first and middle names combined on your flight reservation? Don’t worry - it’s a common formatting quirk in airline systems. Here’s why it happens and what you need to know to ensure your name matches your travel documents.
Why your name must match your passport
Your flight must be booked under the exact name that appears on the travel document you’ll use for your tour (such as your passport or government-issued ID). If the name doesn’t match, you may be denied boarding.
If you haven’t submitted your passport information yet, please do so in your online account (U.S. travelers/Canadian travelers) or mobile app (U.S. travelers/Canadian travelers).
What to do if your name doesn’t match
- See a spelling error or incorrect name? Contact us right away so we can help correct it.
- Some airlines restrict name changes after ticketing. There may be fees to reissue your ticket with the correct name.
- Seeing your first and middle names combined? If both names are spelled correctly but appear without a space (e.g., RobertHenry), this is completely normal and won’t affect your ability to travel.
Why names appear without a space
Many airline systems automatically combine first and middle names due to formatting restrictions or character limits. You may also see this formatting on your boarding pass - it’s standard and acceptable across the industry.
Next steps:
- Make sure your name – particularly the spelling – matches your passport exactly when submitting travel documents.
- Contact us if you spot a spelling error or incorrect name.
- Rest assured: Combined first and middle names (with no space) are valid and won’t cause any issues.