Can airlines give out my booking information to anyone who has my name and says they're family?

Question

Hey everyone, I'm wondering if someone, say my sister or husband, could call up the airline I'm flying with and verify my flight information without my knowledge?

Could they just call up and say, "Hi I'm wanting to know the booking information for my sister (or wife), her name is Soand So and here is her social security number (or passport number). Thanks" and the airline just give it out without question?

Thank you!!

Answer 1

Usually the policy is that you can confirm that the person is holding a reservation for a particular flight, but that is all.  They cannot tell you if a person has boarded a flight.  This may seem strange that so much can be released.  However, someone evading another is likely to have multiple reservations and be very difficult to track.  

My suggestion is that if you feel that someone will call and will need specific information, tell the reservationist that at time of booking.  They can document your record so that enough info may be released (within company policy).  

Answer 2

idk (: