What is a travel profile and why it matters

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Summary

A travel profile is a personalized record that stores all essential travel-related information for travelers booking trips through an organization. Instead of repeatedly entering personal and booking details for every trip, your travel profile keeps this information saved and available, making the travel booking process faster, more efficient, and tailored to you. 



Benefits of a travel profile 

  • Convenience and efficiency – Automates and streamlines the booking process by saving key details, eliminating repetitive data entry. 

  • Enhanced travel experience – Ensures consistency in travel preferences, loyalty memberships, and payment options. 

  • Compliance and security – Maintains TSA-required information and government-issued documents securely to prevent booking errors and travel disruptions. 

  • Personalization – Makes sure every trip aligns with your preferences, from seat selection to hotel accommodations. 

  • Hassle-free TSA and security compliance – Avoid delays by making all personal details match your travel documents and meet TSA and airline regulations seamlessly. 

  • Faster and more secure booking – Your saved details allow for a quicker booking process, reducing errors and inconsistencies. 

  • Automatic loyalty program integration – Earn points and rewards on flights, hotels, and car rentals effortlessly without manually entering details. 

  • Save time and improve accuracy – Reduces the need to repeatedly enter personal and payment details, making sure travel agents and booking systems have the correct information for smooth reservations. 

  • Syncs with online booking tools – Your travel profile in Andavo syncs with the online booking tool your organization may use, such as Concur or Deem, bringing consistency across platforms. 


What information is stored in your travel profile? 

  • TSA and airline information 

    • Full legal name (IMPORTANT: Must match your government-issued ID to avoid TSA issues.) 

    • Date of birth 

    • Gender 

    • Email 

    • Mobile phone number 

  • Documents 

    • Government ID (REAL ID) 

    • Passport 

    • Visa 

  • Travel Preferences 

    • Home airport 

    • Seat and meal preferences 

    • More preferences to be added soon 

  • Wallet 

    • Securely store multiple credit cards for booking trips 

    • Assign the appropriate payment method for different types of travel expenses

  • Loyalty programs and memberships 

    • Airline frequent flyer numbers 

    • Car rental memberships 

    • Hotel loyalty programs 

    • Rail memberships 


By maintaining an up-to-date travel profile, travelers unlock a unified, secure, and efficient travel experience. Take a moment to review and update your profile regularly to maximize these benefits.