Yes, although every airline's policy is different, it will almost always cost to transfer an airline ticket to another person. Sometimes, the cost of transferring a flight ticket to someone else can actually be more expensive than purchasing an entirely new ticket.
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Most airlines do not authorize the transfer of plane tickets to another person under any condition. However, a few low-cost airlines do allow passengers to transfer their plane ticket to someone else. The policies regarding the transfer of such tickets vary greatly and so do the prices.
No you cannot transfer a ticket to someone else. Tickets can only be used by the person whose name is on the ticket. If a passenger cannot fly be sure to cancel the ticket before time of departure. Many airlines will let you reuse the value of the ticket to book another reservation.
Most of the airlines do not offer transferable tickets. However, few airlines that are considered low-cost airlines offer transferable tickets. Transferring a ticket from one person to another person always costs a fee. You will have to pay a name change fee to the airlines if transferring your ticket to someone else.
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.
Name Correction Guidelines. American Airlines offers flexibility for Minor and Major name corrections for wholly unused (001) validated tickets. Minor name corrections apply to itineraries that consist of American prime and American Eagle flights only and may be corrected in the same PNR.
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. 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.