Passport verification- common name
 

Hi! New to the forum and have a question regarding passport issues.

I have a very common first and middle name with the surname ‘smith’ for the past 10 years my passport never allows me to check in online and I always need to seek assistance at e- gates. I nearly missed my flight travelling from Canada to Mexico as the airline had to send pictures of my passport to “clear” me to fly. I have never been denied entry or denied boarding so I know there is no major issues, it is however a massive inconvenience and adds time on to every trip.

has anyone else had similar issues and is there a way to somehow get the passport or name verified?

thanks !

You didn't write which country issued your passport. If you have a Canadian passport, apply for a Canadian Travel Number. If you have a US passport, apply for a Redress Control Number.

Sorry forgot that info. British passport

Shouldn't it be just based on which country you were travelling from (and maybe to?). Lots of Canadian residents may have foreign citizenships/passports and travel on those, but would have to go through the Canadian Travel Number if they were flagged?

I guess some unfortunate people could end up having to go through multiple country's no-fly-list exception system if they got flagged globally...