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Found a name error on your reservation?

Traveler names should match the identification or travel document that will be used for the journey. If you notice an error, address it before travel rather than waiting until check-in.

Flight Name Correction information

Correction is not always a passenger change

Airlines commonly distinguish a minor correction to the same traveler from transferring a ticket to another person. Tickets are generally subject to airline restrictions on name changes.

Documents may be required

Depending on the type of correction, the airline or servicing agency may request identification or supporting documents before a change can be processed.

International travel needs extra care

For international itineraries, confirm the name against the passport that will be used for travel. Visa and entry-document details should also be checked independently.

Travel policies, schedules, fares and availability can change. Always review the rules that apply to your specific itinerary before purchasing or modifying travel.

Frequently asked questions

Can a misspelled name be corrected?

Often a minor spelling correction can be reviewed, but the permitted change and any cost depend on the airline and ticket rules.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Airline tickets are generally non-transferable. A name correction should not be assumed to permit a different traveler to use the ticket.

Should my middle name appear on the ticket?

Requirements vary. The key issue is that the reservation complies with the carrier and travel-document requirements for your itinerary.

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