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Old Jan 4, 2020, 4:38 am
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Why do you need a passport number to book a Latam flight?
Hello. Sorry if this has already been asked (which it probably has) but I am just curious to why you need a passport number to book a flight? Even on domestic flights? I am flying from Rio to São Paulo and it still requires a passport number. What is the reason behind this? Thanks
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Old Jan 4, 2020, 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by westmidlandsguy
Hello. Sorry if this has already been asked (which it probably has) but I am just curious to why you need a passport number to book a flight? Even on domestic flights? I am flying from Rio to São Paulo and it still requires a passport number. What is the reason behind this? Thanks
With what document you will board a domestic flight when you do not have RG(Brazilian ID card) or Mercosur ID card??? All the foreigners must have a passport unless they have Mercosur ID card. It is not US when you can board with driving license or ID card nor EU where you as a resident or citizen can board with your local ID card, same applies to many other countries. Just put the number, you can give another passport during the check-in and boarding.
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Old Jan 4, 2020, 10:05 am
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Originally Posted by westmidlandsguy
I am just curious to why you need a passport number to book a flight? Even on domestic flights?
In Chile you need a passport number (or R.U.T. registro único tributario for residents) even when booking a ferry, a bus ride or you name it..... Suppose it is to match the identity 100% and you know South Americans love administrative matters and paperwork in an endearing way :-)

For air travel it avoids you have to insert A.P.I. data after your booking online or at check in like with European or Asian airlines. Look at it as a convenience.
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