Passport question
Jul 25, 2013 | 7:15 pm
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Passport question
Just wondering if your USA passport number changes when you renew it? I have an expired passport, however I just won a trip to Europe, and need to give a passport number for plane tickets and was wondering if I can give my old one and change it to the new one if it does in fact change.
Thanks,
RF
Thanks,
RF
Jul 25, 2013 | 7:25 pm
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departure
I am supposed to leave in September and the expiration is Aug 2013. This trip was something completely unexpected so I have already asked for the passport renewal and express ship, but not sure if the tickets can still be booked with the old number.
Jul 25, 2013 | 9:50 pm
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To answer the question, your number will change.
Jul 25, 2013 | 10:29 pm
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Just wondering if your USA passport number changes when you renew it? I have an expired passport, however I just won a trip to Europe, and need to give a passport number for plane tickets and was wondering if I can give my old one and change it to the new one if it does in fact change.
Thanks,
RF
Thanks,
RF
You can give your old passport number and let the airline update your record at check-in or whenever before check-in that you get it. After getting the new passport, the sooner you get the new number and other passport info into the record, the better.
I usually do such changes online or with airline check-in agents or kiosks. Sometimes it is done over the phone with airline reservation agents.
Jul 26, 2013 | 1:51 am
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Just wondering if your USA passport number changes when you renew it? I have an expired passport, however I just won a trip to Europe, and need to give a passport number for plane tickets and was wondering if I can give my old one and change it to the new one if it does in fact change.
Thanks,
RF
Thanks,
RF
Perhaps you shouldn't provide advice if you have no idea? The OP's passport has already expired.
Jul 26, 2013 | 8:01 am
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It's probably just a situation where the agent booking the sweepstakes trip wants to make sure you *do* have a passport. Or realize you need a passport, at least. Just give 'em the old one, and then when you have the new one update it directly with the airline.
Last time we did non-expedited passports for our two daughters, we got them in about 3 weeks. I was impressed at the turnaround time.
Last time we did non-expedited passports for our two daughters, we got them in about 3 weeks. I was impressed at the turnaround time.