www.CostaRicaTicas.com

New rules for domestic flights begin May 15,2009 and International travel later this year.

"When you make your reservation, you need to give your name exactly, and that means first name, middle name, if that's what's on your I.D., and your last name."

If you would like more information about the changes visit: http://www.tsa.gov/

When making reservations in today’s world you might need to use common sense. lol

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It`s been like that in Canada for a long time. You have to give your name as it appears on your passport. I can`t believe the US is that far behind Canada .

The TSA website says, For the near future, small differences between the passenger’s ID and the passenger’s reservation information, such as the use of a middle initial instead of a full middle name or no middle name/initial at all, should not cause a problem for the passenger. Over time, passengers should strive to obtain consistency between the name on their ID and their travel information.

Ive never once gave my middle name on any reservation, despite it being on my passport. I guess I beat the system

Thanks for the info. Tux

I went to the T.S.A. website yesterday and there was nothing posted on this new rule. The only web source I could find to verify this story was MSNBC's website, and they say the story originated from their Indianapolis affiliate, and on a Saturday, no less.

If the T.S.A. is going to start enforcing this new rule, they certainly are being underhanded in how they publish the new regulations.

Based upon the MSNBC story, tickets purchased before May 15 would not be affected by this rule. Furthermore, the T.S.A. did not announce when international travel would be affected by this new rule.

I have a problem which I suggest is not unique. My last name is rather long (11 letters), and so all my credit cards read "Paul Middle initial last name." This is the name the airlines want when you book a ticket online, and their rules say the name on the ticket must match the name on the credit card, unless I misunderstand their rules. Sadly, the name on both my Minnesota I.D. and passport read"Paul full middle name last name." In other words, the names on the cred card and identification don't *precisely* match. So now, despite a lack of publication and less than a week's notice of the rules going into effect...do I have to contact my airline and have the name changed on my ticket? Probably not, if the MSNBC story is correct, but since even the T.S.A. hasn't yet published this rule, who knows? I did learn however what is and is not permitted in my carryon bag, so the visit to the T.S.A. website wasn't a total waste of time...



BTW, according to the article on www.msnbc.com, you also need to change the name on your frequent-flyer account to match your name as shown on your identification.

Vilkommen im der New World Order, mein freund. Your papers, please...." Oops, Irish Drifter will be upset...that was political. Sorry.

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Pura Vulva! Wandering through the dark, I am El Ciego.

We are so far behind Canada it isn't even funny.I have a close friend in Toronto that is like a sister to me.I tell her that if Barack does not bring us some socialized medicine soon, we are getting hitched for her health plan.

Excuse me, but what does this have to do with TSA regulations?

The question that needs to be answered here is a.) do these new rules actually exist? b.) When and how will they be implemented? c.) Why, if the rules are actually real, has the T.S.A. not publicized them with greater advance notice and in a more public, accessible way?

Look, the last thing I want is to show up at MSP at 4:30 a.m. the morning of my flight to Costa Rica, only to be told that I can't board the plane, simply because my middle name isn't spelled out on my reservation/boarding pass.

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Pura Vulva! Wandering through the dark, I am El Ciego.

Gentlemen, I recently emailed the TSA with an inquiry about the new rules. They responded for my particular situation which may shed some light for others. It follows below. It is a bit wordy, but may help. -bbm72

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Regarding identification requirements for international travel, all persons traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. Information regarding this topic is available from U. S. Customs & Border Patrol by phone at (877) 287-8667 and via the web at

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacat ... needed.xml



Additional information can also be found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.



For all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports, we have also included the following information regarding identification (ID) requirements at the security screening checkpoint. Specifically, you are concerned that the name on your boarding pass does not match the name on your ID.



The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) identity verification policy requires all adult passengers to provide a Federal or State Government-issued photo ID for inspection before entering the security checkpoint. These IDs must contain the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date, and a tamper-resistant feature.



Passengers who do not have an ID that (1) meets these requirements and (2) bears their name as it appears on their boarding pass should bring whatever IDs or documents they have available. For example, passengers who have legally changed their name or prefer to use their middle name can present documents such as marriage licenses, birth certificates, or social security cards. There is no set list of what forms of alternative IDs or documents are acceptable. However, the information on one of the items should bear the name of the passenger as it appears on their boarding pass along with other identification information.



If a passenger is unable to present an ID or documents that display their name as it appears on their boarding pass (including passengers who have entered misspelled names or nicknames), or if TSA has questions about the ID presented, the passenger may be asked to assist TSA in the identity verification process. Under this process, TSA may ask the passenger to complete a Certification of Identity form, which requests the passenger's name and current address, and may ask additional questions of the passenger to confirm his or her identity. If we are able to confirm the passenger's identity, the passenger will be cleared to enter the screening checkpoint. However, the individual may be subject to additional screening. If we are unable to confirm the passenger's identity, TSA will deny the passenger entry into the security checkpoint.

thanks for the heads-up information, guys. Looks like I have to call the airlines, because it's their fault for not allowing me to enter a suffix (I'm a jr.) after my last name. Let's see how they wanna solve it...

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Enzo

Now in High Definition!

Handles on plane tickets are not allowed any more? SHIT!

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Hanging in Laurelas with the Paisas

I called AA yesterday and they said that this would not take effect until later into the summer.

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Go Dolphins!!!

also, as bigbossman's post says, if you have a drivers license with your name spelled correctly, then there's no issue.