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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 8:09 am
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Originally Posted by AJLondon
Out of curiosity, I know the API process for Australia looks at the passport and linked e-visas - which are both the same for her, so should be no issues there. However, is there any pax manifest / ticket name cross-check and comparison of that with passport/visa in the automated API - in which case there may be a mismatch. Or is that only an "eyeball" check by check-in agent?
It's two separate systems though the API system does hold the expected flight number and so on. Some airlines have integrated this into their own system, notably BA via Ready to Fly.
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