What happens if you accidentally put the wrong name on a plane ticket?


What happens if you accidentally put the wrong name on a plane ticket? 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. See out list of top airlines lower down this page for costs.


Does your last name have to match your plane ticket?

Different countries and international airlines have their own requirements, though generally speaking, the golden rule is the same: match the name on your booking to your ID. If they don't match, you could run into issues.


Can you fly if your name is spelled wrong?

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.


Can you change the name on a plane ticket Lufthansa?

Rebooking: rebooking is not permitted. Name changes: names can be changed easily and free of charge before the tickets have been issued. However, name changes to be made after the tickets have been issued are only possible for a fee of 100 euros per passenger name to be changed.


What to do if passenger name is wrong?

Once you find such an error, contact the airline or agency you booked with immediately. If you're at the airport in a panic, head to the airline's ticket desk. And don't sweat if you've left out a middle initial: airlines and TSA are specifically focused on first and last names.


Do they check your passport when boarding?

Airline staff will need to check your passport either at the time of check-in or at your gate. To check in at a kiosk you will need one of the following: Confirmation number (usually sent via email if ticket is purchased online or through a travel agency)


Does the name on a plane ticket matter?

TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint. When booking, “use the form of your name that is on the photo ID that you will show at the airport,” the Department of Transportation advises.


Is it possible to change a passenger?

It's usually possible to make corrections to the traveler's name, but the exact conditions depend on the specific carrier. Some carriers only allow small corrections and ask a full price of the ticket (or more) if you want to completely change the name.


What happens if the given name and surname have interchanged in an air ticket?

No issue with flying if your first/last name is jumbled. As long as it's the same name per your identification, the sequence doesn't matter to MH.


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.


Does it matter if you put Mr instead of Miss on flight details?

No, it does not matter at all.


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 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.


How to book British Airways without last name?

When it comes to the screen where we ask for the Last name on the passport of the person travelling, please write your Given Name in this box, and then type your Title (i.e. Mrs, Mr, etc) into the First name on the passport box.