Can you fly with a shortened name?


Can you fly with a shortened name? The name you provide is used to perform watch list matching before a boarding pass is issued, so small differences should not impact your travel. Yes, you can travel. However make sure that the Boarding Pass name is correct and matches your ID as much as possible.


Do airlines allow name change?

While airline customer services will usually assist you in correcting the name for the original passenger, hardly any allow you to change it to a whole new traveler. Delta, United, Southwest, and JetBlue all have strict policies against this—although Frontier Airlines allows it for $75.


Can I still travel if my name is misspelled on my passport?

Please contact the airline you are flying with if they will allow boarding with the error. If they will not, you need to schedule an appointment to have the error corrected at a regional passport agency. In case you need an appointment, the number to call is 1-877-487-2778.


Will Ryanair charge for misspelled name?

You can swap the first name with the last name free of charge once for each passenger up to 48 hours after making your booking in case a mistake was done filling the passenger(s) details. Up to three characters per name can be changed free of charge once, up to 48 hours before scheduled departure.


Do both my last names need to be on my plane ticket?

As long as your first and last name matches your official ID, you should be ok. Including your middle or second last name on the reservation and ticket is optional.


Do airports check passport validity?

Unfortunately, the airlines, TSA, or even the border agents may not catch your passport validity issues. However, if you end up traveling with a passport that is invalid, you may be met with fines, delays, and even deportation. Don't let this happen to you. Make sure your passport is valid!


Can you fly with a typo in your name?

Can you still fly if your name is spelled wrong on an airline ticket? No, you can't. TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint.


Does your name have to be exact on a plane ticket?

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.


How do airlines verify passport?

The verification, the airline says, happens by scanning the photo page and reading the embedded passport chip. The digital identity is then created, stored on the mobile device and ready to use for future travel.


What if the name is slightly wrong on boarding pass?

Heightened security on airlines will also make this more likely. If the name on your ticket and passport don't match, you need to get the ticket changed. Many airlines will change a small mistake for free, while other will charge a fee that depends on the size of the error.


Can I travel out of the country if my passport has my maiden name on it?

Paperwork required if your passport has a maiden name In order to travel with it, you'll need to bring proof of your name progression. This can include paperwork such as: A marriage certificate. A divorce decree.


Do I need both my last names on my plane ticket to be able to fly?

Your first and last name need to match. If the middle name isn't on the ticket, it won't matter.


Does your airline ticket have to match your passport exactly?

Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to see if they can provide a solution for the name mismatch.