Can I transfer my ticket to another person?

Usually no. A name correction is generally intended to correct the original passenger's name and does not normally permit transferring the ticket to another traveler.

Are name correction fees charged?

Airline charges, fare differences and service fees may apply. The total should be reviewed before authorizing a correction.

Passenger name correction assistance

Correct a Passenger Name With Live Phone Assistance

Q: Does my ticket need to include my middle name?

Requirements vary. The passenger information should be reviewed against the identification or travel document that will be used for the journey.

Q: Can I correct my title or gender marker?

A permitted title or passenger-detail correction may be possible depending on the airline and booking system.

Call for independent assistance reviewing permitted spelling corrections, middle-name updates, title corrections and other passenger-name issues on an existing flight reservation.

✓ Minor spelling corrections

✓ Middle-name review

✓ Title or salutation correction

✓ Identification matching guidance

Tap to discuss a correction (855) 716-8600

Have the booking confirmation and passenger identification
details available before calling.

Existing flight reservation

Review the Name on Your Ticket

Call the independent assistance desk

(855) 716-8600 Phone assistance available

01 Misspelled first or last name

02 Missing or incorrect middle name

03 Title or salutation correction

04 Legal-name documentation review

FlightsReservationDesk is an independent travel assistance provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any airline. Name corrections are subject to airline rules and may not permit transferring a ticket to a different passenger. Fees may apply.

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Live Phone Assistance Explain the passenger-name issue directly.

Correction Review Spelling, title and middle-name issues.

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Document Guidance Review identification requirements.

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Updated Details Check the corrected information carefully.

Passenger detail correction support

Assistance for Common Flight Name Issues

The correction that may be permitted depends on the airline, ticket, route, booking system and difference between the booked name and the travel document.

Spelling Correction

Review a minor spelling error in the passenger's first, middle or last name.

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Middle-Name Issue

Discuss a missing, abbreviated, duplicated or incorrect middle name on the reservation.

Call for middle-name review →

Title Correction

Request assistance reviewing an incorrect title, salutation or passenger-detail entry.

Call for title correction →

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Identification Match

Compare the reservation name with the identification or passport intended for travel.

Call for document guidance →

Legal Name Update

Discuss a documented legal-name change caused by marriage, divorce or another qualifying event.

Call for name update review →

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Multi-Segment Booking

Review how a passenger-name issue may affect multiple flights, airlines or connected reservations.

Call for itinerary assistance →

A Name Correction Is Usually Not a Passenger Transfer

Airline name-correction policies generally allow permitted corrections for the original passenger. They do not normally allow replacing the original traveler with another person. Rules, documentation requirements and charges vary by airline and ticket.

Review the Name Against Your Travel Document

The passenger information should be reviewed against the identification or passport that will be presented during the journey.

Booked name JON SMITH

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Correct name JOHN SMITH

Example shown for illustration only. Permitted corrections depend on the airline and ticket.

Before requesting a correction

Check the Exact Difference and Supporting Documents

A specialist can review the issue you describe, but the correction remains subject to the airline's passenger-name rules and documentation requirements.

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Compare the Exact Spelling

Check each first, middle and last name against the identification that will be used for travel.

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Review the Type of Correction

Determine whether the issue involves spelling, title, middle name or a documented legal-name change.

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Prepare Supporting Documents

Identification, passport or legal documents may be required depending on the requested correction.

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Review Charges and Ticket Effects

Check whether airline fees, fare differences, reissuance charges or service fees may apply.

How name correction assistance works

Three Simple Steps

Keep your confirmation details, booked passenger name and correct identification information available when you call.

Call With Booking Details

Provide the traveler name, itinerary, travel date and reservation confirmation information.

Explain the Name Difference

State the name currently shown and the correct spelling appearing on the travel document.

Review and Confirm

Check the corrected passenger information, itinerary and total applicable charges before approval.

Passenger name questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Minor spelling corrections may be permitted depending on the airline, ticket and itinerary. Supporting identification may be required, and charges can apply.

Usually no. A passenger-name correction is generally intended to correct the original traveler's name. It does not normally allow replacing that traveler with another person.

Requirements vary by airline and itinerary. Review the reservation name against the identification or passport that will be used for the journey.

A permitted title, salutation or passenger-detail correction may be possible depending on the airline and booking system.

A documented legal-name update may be considered, but supporting documentation and airline approval may be required.

Airline charges, fare differences, ticket-reissue costs and service fees may apply. Review the complete cost before authorizing the correction.

Need to Review a Passenger Name Correction?

Call and discuss the booked name, correct identification information and reservation details with an independent travel specialist.

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