Correct Passenger Name

You notice the spelling on the ticket does not match your passport exactly. A missing letter, swapped middle name or small typo can stop you at check-in or the gate. Most airlines treat name corrections as a formal change and the rules are stricter than people expect.

Open your booking as soon as you spot the mistake. Look for a name correction or special service request option. Some systems allow minor spelling fixes online if the change is only one or two characters and the ticket is still fully unused. Bigger mismatches almost always need an agent. Call the reservations number and explain the exact difference between the ticket and the passport. Have both documents ready so you can read the details clearly.

Fees depend on the fare type and how early you act. Flexible tickets sometimes allow free corrections up to a certain point. Basic fares often carry a fixed fee plus any fare difference if the change is treated as a reissue. Last-minute requests close to departure tend to cost more or get refused altogether. Ask the agent to confirm the total amount before they process anything. Payment is usually taken on the same card used for the original booking.

After the correction is approved you should recieve a new booking confirmation with the updated name. Check every letter against your passport again. Old tickets become invalid once the change is complete so do not rely on screenshots of the previous version. If the ticket was issued through a third-party seller contact them first. They may need to request the correction on your behalf and their response times can be slower.

One extra step that helps is to ask whether the frequent flyer number or any special meal request stayed linked to the new record. These details sometimes get dropped during the reissue. Also keep the email chain with the airline in case the correction does not show up properly at the airport. Name issues that surface only at check-in are harder to solve under time pressure.

Finish by verifying the new e-ticket number and flight details one last time. A clean match between passport and ticket removes a common source of last-minute stress.