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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 4:23 pm
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Littlegirl
 
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Originally Posted by TravellerFrequently
On my flight recently when I bought an item, the cabin crew member advised that identification, such as a passport, will be required for purchases from the end of August to combat credit card fraud.

Not a big issue, especially as it is something that one will have, but important to have this ready with the credit card and Executive Club card.

Apologies if I have missed a post or thread with this information.
Yes, this is a new proceedure due to so many people using someone else's card.
The name on the passport has to match the name on the card and hopefully it will reduce the fraud and make the passenger more traceable.
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