What’s Advanced Passenger Information (API)?

You need to provide Advance Passenger Information (API) before flying on all airlines. It's also called APIS, Secure Flight or e-Borders. In a nutshell, this is information from your passport that's required by the government border control and security authorities of the country you're travelling to – they use the details to carry out routine checks on the identity of passengers before they arrive in the country. It’s a condition of your booking that you must provide API information - you can do this any time after booking via Manage My Booking.

Flying with another airline?

If your flight is with another airline, then you'll need to provide your API details directly with the carrier. Visit Manage My Booking to get details on who you are flying with and the airline booking reference (also called PNR). We recommend downloading your carrier’s App and visiting their website for details on how to complete API information.

Just so you know, TUI complies with UK and EU data protection laws, so you can rest assured that your details are secure. Your API information will only be sent to authorised government agencies for border control and security purposes – this happens through a secure network up to 72 hours before your flight is due to depart. After the information has been sent, it will be stored to meet API requirements and then destroyed