Can I book a flight for someone else under my name?


Can I book a flight for someone else under my name? It's absolutely OK to buy an airline ticket for someone else. It's a great gift to give someone. It's also necessary for some situations. As the following steps will show, buying a plane ticket for someone else just requires knowing the right information before you make the purchase.


How much does it cost to change a name on a plane ticket?

The cost of changing the name on your flight ticket will depend entirely on the airline. Some airlines allow one free correction per ticket. Others will charge a “correction fee” or a “change fee” that can range from $50 to $200.


Can we change passenger name in make my trip?

No. According to the airline's rules, it is not usually possible to change or correct names on airline tickets.


Can I book a flight for someone else using my name?

Yes, you can. Generally, you are allowed to buy a plane ticket for another person other than yourself. It is indeed possible, however, you should keep in mind that airlines have different rules and regulations.


What happens if your passport name doesn t match your boarding pass?

If you booked your airfare yourself, you need to verify the information before you pay for it. In the US, you have up to 24 hours to cancel your flight without any cancellation fees. If you do not catch the misspelling of your name as it is on your ID card or passport, you can be denied entry through security.


Can I book a flight while my passport is being renewed?

As such, you can book a flight even if your passport has expired, is damaged, has alteration, or does not have enough blank pages. The airline will only request the passport number and will not pay much heed to the passport's condition as the physical document will not change hands.


Can I fly international with no passport?

A passport is required for all international travel. If you're traveling anywhere overseas, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. for international air travel.


Can someone fly under my name?

Only the person whose name is printed on the ticket can travel on that ticket. If you want someone else to travel on that ticket, you need to get the traveler name changed on the ticket before going for check-in.


Why don t airlines allow name changes?

If airline tickets could be transferred from one passenger to another, it would create a secondary market for tickets that would undermine the airline industry's entire business model, which is to discount advance-purchase fares bought by tourists and raise the price of a tickets typically bought by business travelers.


Can you change the name on a plane ticket to someone else easyjet?

Making changes to your booking
You can change the name of a passenger on a booking to someone else by paying a Name Change Fee. These are clearly listed in Fees and Charges. It's cheaper to make changes on our website or via our mobile app (this must be done at least 2 hours before departure).


Why is Ryanair name change so expensive?

“A name change fee is charged in order to discourage and prevent unauthorised online travel agents from 'screenscraping' Ryanair's cheapest fares and reselling them on to unwitting consumers at hugely inflated costs.”


Does your plane ticket have to match your ID exactly?

Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application. If you use a frequent flyer account or online travel profile, ensure that your name is properly saved.


Can you change the name on a plane ticket to someone else Ryanair?

We allow name changes on all bookings. Full name changes can be made online up to 24 hours before scheduled departure, or by contacting us or at the airport up to 2 hours before scheduled departure subject to a fee, see our table of fees.


Which airlines allow transferable tickets?

Some examples of airlines that offer transferable airline tickets include easyJet, Ryanair, WestJet and Vueling. As mentioned, airlines that offer transferable airline tickets are usually low-cost. However, this does not mean that ALL low-cost airlines offer transferable airline tickets. In fact, most don't.