Misspelled First or Last Name
Minor spelling errors may be handled differently from a complete passenger-name replacement. The ticket and reservation should be reviewed against the traveler's identification before changes are made.
PASSENGER NAME CORRECTION
Wrong Name on Your Flight Ticket? Review Correction Options
If a passenger name is misspelled or does not reflect the traveler's current legal name, review the ticket before departure to determine whether a correction or ticket reissue may be available.
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Passenger Name Correction on an Airline Ticket
A spelling mistake, reversed first and last name, or legal-name difference can require attention before travel. The available procedure depends on the airline, ticket stock, operating carriers, itinerary, ticket status and issuing provider.
BookMyReservations can review name-correction options for tickets we can service. A correction should not be treated as automatically permitted, free, or equivalent to transferring the ticket to somebody else.
First and Last Names Reversed
If the traveler's first and last names were entered in the wrong order, the airline or ticketing rules may provide a correction procedure. Requirements vary, especially when multiple carriers are involved.
Marriage, Divorce or Legal Name Change
A traveler whose legal name changed may need supporting documentation and airline-specific handling. The same traveler must remain associated with the ticket where the carrier treats the request as a correction rather than a passenger transfer.
Name Correction vs. Passenger Transfer
Correcting the original traveler's name is not the same as replacing that traveler with another person. Airline tickets are commonly non-transferable, so a ticket generally should not be assumed usable by a different passenger.
Does the Name on the Ticket Need to Match Your ID?
Travelers should make sure the reservation information is consistent with the government-issued identification or travel document they intend to use. If you notice an error, review it promptly rather than waiting until check-in or departure day.
Can a Typo Be Corrected Without Buying a New Ticket?
Sometimes a carrier permits an eligible name correction and ticket reissue, but the procedure is airline- and itinerary-specific. Whether a correction can be processed, who must process it, and whether any charge applies should be confirmed from the applicable ticket and carrier rules.
Can I Change the Ticket to Another Person's Name?
A request to replace the original traveler with another person is different from correcting the original passenger's name. Many airline tickets are non-transferable. If a different person needs to travel, do not assume that changing the name on the existing ticket is permitted.
International and Multi-Airline Tickets
Name corrections can become more restrictive when an itinerary includes international travel, codeshare flights or more than one operating carrier. The ticketing carrier and participating airlines may have requirements that affect how the reservation can be corrected or reissued.
Do Not Change the Flight at the Same Time Without Review
A name correction and a voluntary itinerary change are different servicing requests. If you also need a new date, time, route or cabin, the ticket may need a broader review. See flight changes or ticket exchange and reissue.
What If the Name Error Is Found Soon After Booking?
Contact the ticketing provider promptly. U.S. federal rules concerning certain airline reservations made at least seven days before departure require airlines to offer a 24-hour hold or 24-hour cancellation/refund option, but the rule does not require airlines to make ticket changes such as correcting a misspelled name free of charge. The federal airline requirement also does not apply in the same way to tickets purchased through travel agents or online travel agencies.
Important: Name-correction rules vary by airline, ticket stock, operating carrier, itinerary, ticket status and issuing provider. BookMyReservations does not guarantee that every ticket can be corrected by BMR, that a correction will be free, or that an existing ticket can be transferred to another traveler.
Information to Have Ready
Have the passenger's name exactly as currently shown on the reservation, the correct name as shown on the government-issued identification or travel document, airline, travel dates, route, and booking or ticket information ready. Depending on the situation, supporting documentation may be required. Do not send passport images or payment-card information by ordinary email unless you are using an authorized secure process.
If a New Ticket Is Needed
If the existing ticket cannot be corrected or used for the required traveler, the available alternatives may need to be reviewed separately. You can search current flights or review new flight booking options.
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Passenger Name Correction FAQs
Can a misspelled passenger name be corrected on an airline ticket?
Possibly. Name-correction rules vary by airline, ticket, itinerary and issuing provider. The existing ticket should be reviewed before any correction or reissue is attempted.
Is a name correction the same as transferring a ticket to another person?
No. Correcting the original traveler's name is different from replacing the traveler with another person. Airline tickets are commonly non-transferable, and the applicable carrier rules must be reviewed.
What if my name changed after marriage, divorce or another legal change?
Legal-name situations may require supporting documentation and airline-specific handling. The traveler, ticket, identification and itinerary should be reviewed before changes are made.
Does the name on my ticket need to match my identification?
Travelers should ensure their reservation information is consistent with the government-issued identification or travel document they will use. Airline and security requirements may determine what correction is needed.
Can BookMyReservations correct every airline ticket?
No. The airline, issuing provider, ticket status, itinerary and applicable rules determine who can service the ticket and what corrections are permitted.
Is BookMyReservations the airline?
No. BookMyReservations is an independent travel service operated by Shiv Travel & Tours LLC.