For certain destinations, including the USA, airlines are legally required to collect additional personal data and transmit it to the relevant national authorities via the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS).
The following information is required:Title
First name and last name
Date and country of birth
Gender
Nationality
Passport details
For entry into the USA, additional APIS data is required:Country of residence
Arrival airport
Full destination address for your trip (street, city, ZIP code, state, country)
Travelers who have booked online can enter the data directly after their booking. Missing data can also be added to the
My bookings section on lufthansa.com at a later date.
To avoid unnecessary waiting times at the check-in counters, we recommend that you enter your APIS data in full as early as possible before departure using our online form. Please be aware that if you provide incomplete information, you may be refused permission to travel.