How strict are airlines with middle names?


How strict are airlines with middle names? Under the TSA's rules, the name on your boarding pass must match your government-issued ID. However, if you're missing your middle name on your boarding pass, it shouldn't be an issue. That's because your airline profile and/or the information on your ticket will match your Secure Flight passenger information.


Can you change the name on a plane ticket?

You can change the name on most flight tickets but the airline will normally charge you an administration fee to do so. Some airlines will allow you to change the name on your reservation because of a spelling mistake but won't allow you to transfer your flight to somebody else.


Can I put my middle name on my passport but not on my ticket?

From a legal standpoint, the only rule in the U.S. is that the name on your booking must match the name on your passport, driver's license, or any other form of ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).


Does it matter if middle name is wrong on airline ticket?

If you've misspelled your middle name when booking your flight, you likely don't need to do anything at all. Airlines rely most heavily on passengers' first and last names.


Does my flight need my middle name?

Contrary to popular belief, an airline ticket itself does not require a passenger's middle name. However, as previously mentioned, providing accurate and up-to-date information, including a middle name, can help to avoid any issues with security or boarding.


Do middle names matter on boarding passes?

Contrary to popular belief, an airline ticket itself does not require a passenger's middle name. However, as previously mentioned, providing accurate and up-to-date information, including a middle name, can help to avoid any issues with security or boarding.


Does date of birth matter on flight ticket?

Secure Flight requires airlines to ask for the following information when a passenger makes a reservation: full name, date of birth, and gender. Providing the additional information will help prevent misidentification.


Does the name on my boarding pass have to match my passport exactly?

TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint.


Does Delta care about middle names?

Under the TSA's rules, the name on your boarding pass must match your government-issued ID. However, if you're missing your middle name on your boarding pass, it shouldn't be an issue. That's because your airline profile and/or the information on your ticket will match your Secure Flight passenger information.


Does Delta put your first and middle name together?

All advised me to put BOTH First and Middle Names on the First Name box. And yes, they do run together as one word. But that's just how it is presented according to them. Their emphasis was complete FULL NAME as it appears on the passport.


Why is there no space between my first and middle name on airline ticket?

Many reservations systems do not have a middle name field, so they just combine it with your first name.


Why are my first and middle name combined on boarding pass?

Relatively frequently, first names and middle names are combined on boarding passes, but this shouldn't be a cause for concern. In many instances, due to the limitations of airline systems, these names are concatenated without spaces.


How much does it cost to change the 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.


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.