Is it possible to access a list of passengers on an active flight?

Question

Or is this information considered classified or protected in some way?

Answer 1

You can, but no.
I'm a commercial airline pilot and yes you can come to me and ask for a copy of the passenger manifest, but it is for damn sure that i will say no.
It would jeprodize the security of my flight and I could get fired for that.

Answer 2

I've tried to check the status of family members who were supposed to have been on a flight. I could not get the information. Period.

You're free to ask, but the answer will also be, "No!"

Answer 3

yes. you can ask for a copy of a passenger manifest from the aircraft/ship captain beacause he's the one taking care of this
document (as well as the cargo manifest, shipping article, etc...)
everybody is listed for their protection (in case of loss, damage, injury, or death of a passenger/cargo, this will serve as the proof that he was on board).
you can even ask for a copy of it when th ship/aircraft is on voyage/flight when someone's found out to be missing during such voyage/flight.

Answer 4

Nope... no way.... no one will give that information out. Even if your mother is on the plane and you ask to make sure she made it by name... they will not tell you.

Answer 5

Yes you can. But not by phone, you have to go to the airline desk and present a written request. Still, your request will be subject for approval.

But if you know someone from the airline (ie airport staff), of course, that's not impossible.

Answer 6

Yeah, you've got to be a gov't honcho to get ahold of that.

Answer 7

No! Not at all, unless there is a concern and the federal government is involved.