Name Corrections & Date Changes: A Traveler's Guide
General information on correcting a name on a booking and understanding how date changes are typically handled.
Name Corrections
Most airlines distinguish between a "correction" (fixing a typo or minor discrepancy) and a "change" (transferring the ticket to a different person entirely). Corrections are usually permitted; full name changes to a different passenger typically are not, since tickets are generally non-transferable.
Why This Matters for ID Matching
Since boarding requires the ticket name to match government ID, even small discrepancies can cause issues at check-in, making early correction important.
Date Changes
Date changes are generally more flexible than name corrections and are governed primarily by fare rules rather than identity-matching requirements. See our flight change policies guide for more detail on how these are typically priced.
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Can I fully change the name on a ticket?
Generally no — most airlines only allow minor corrections (misspellings, missing middle names) rather than a full name change to a different person, due to ticket transfer restrictions.
What counts as a 'minor' correction?
This typically includes fixing typos, adding a missing middle name, or correcting a maiden/married name mismatch — not changing to an entirely different passenger.
Is there a fee for name corrections?
Some airlines process minor corrections for free, especially if caught early, while others charge a small administrative fee.