I need help to change the name on my flight ticket
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Name Changes depend on the platform on which you booked the flight. If booked by a third party, typically name changes need to be discussed within 24 hours of purchase. So always be sure to review all info on tickets, the sooner you notice an error, the better chances you have to make changes without extra fees involved. If you book directly through the airline, they will make the change for you as long as you can validate the new information you’re providing.
It depends on the circumstances. If it is an error with the name, yes with proper proof. If wanting to change to someone else’s name, probably not, at least not without a fee.
I booked my wife and I tickets through 3rd party, I didn’t notice the error on the ticket. Her name was missing the “a” on the end of Linda. We noticed it 2 days before our trip, called the airline, who directed us back to the booking agent. We had to pay 115$ just to change the name on ticket, they said it was outside of the timeframe to make changes. They treated it as if were transferring the ticket to a different person. I will never make that mistake again, waste of money!
Check your tickets people. I always triple check each person’s info if I’m booking for more than just myself. Airlines prey on your mistakes. Still, if you missed an error before payment, you should definitely check all confirmations for error to at least try to make any necessary changes within a few hours of purchase. Time is money.