It's a standard part of going through security: handing over your boarding pass and I.D.
But something is changing this month, and it's all about your name.
"When you make your reservation, you need to give your name exactly, and that means first name, middle name, if that's what's on your I.D., and your last name," said Nancy Nemecek, a travel agent.
As part of an ever-changing security policy, the TSA is about to require you to use your full name to get on the plane.
Until now, just your first and last name got you through.
That's how most people do it.
But starting May 15th, TSA security will expect your reservation to match the exact name on your driver's license or passport.
If you order your tickets online, over the phone, or with a travel agent, you'll be responsible for giving your full name or risk facing a big hassle at the airport.
"It could cause a delay or it may cause you not getting on at all. If you refuse to give the information, they can keep you from getting on the airplane," said Nemecek.
And starting in August, you'll also be required to give the airline your date of birth and your gender.
Right now this is just for domestic flights, but at the end of the year it will also be the rule for international flights.
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