Can I transfer my plane ticket to my son?

Most airlines do not allow flight tickets to be transferred to another person; however, if the ticket is refundable, you may be able to obtain a refund and repurchase the ticket in someone else's name. If the ticket is non-refundable, you may be able to change the name on the ticket for a fee.



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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 transfer fee varies from airline to airline. A transferable flight ticket is always useful.

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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.

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Airline tickets can only be sold if they are able to be transferred to someone else's name. Contact your travel agent, broker, or the airline to ask a customer service representative if your tickets are transferrable if you are unsure.

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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.

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What's really happening is that airlines want to control their revenue. In the days when you could transfer tickets, consolidators would scoop up the cheap ones and resell them, negating the airline's ability to move the ticket price around as demand ebbed and flowed.

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How Can I Transfer a Flight Ticket to Another Person?
  1. Go to the airline's official webpage.
  2. Open the Manage Booking Page or Reservations button.
  3. Click on Modify or Change.
  4. Enter the person's name on whom you wish to transfer the ticket.


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When Can You Transfer a Plane Ticket to Someone Else? To transfer your plane ticket, you're required to cancel the original ticket and pay the cancelation fee and the ticket issued for the same location will be rebooked. You can make such changes when the booking is done in advance.

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You can get a full flight ticket refund only if you booked a refundable ticket. However, airline ticket refund rules vary from airline to airline. Thus, it is better to refer to the airline's website or contact it directly for possible airfare reimbursement.

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If you purchased a round-trip flight and need to change the first leg to a different day, your best bet will likely be to pay the change fee and book a new flight. If you only need to change the return portion of a round trip, however, it may be cheaper to book a new one-way flight than to pay the cancellation fee.

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Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application. If you use a frequent flyer account or online travel profile, ensure that your name is properly saved.

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You will likely need to provide proof that only one person is traveling and/or provide a valid reason for cancelling just one ticket. If this isn't possible, then it may be necessary to cancel both tickets and rebook a single ticket with the desired itinerary instead.

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Extraordinary circumstances In such unfortunate circumstances, you can contact the airline to request a free cancellation or to reschedule your flight in light of the circumstances. You will likely need to provide some form of documentation as proof of the situation such as a death certificate.

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The 24 Hour Cancellation Rule
Many airlines offer a 24-hour cooling-off period as a customer service policy, allowing you to cancel your flight, incurring no fees if you change your mind or otherwise need to cancel within 24 hours of booking. This policy typically applies to both refundable and non-refundable tickets.

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Yes, if your event is eligible for Ticket Transfer, you're good to go — even if your tickets haven't been delivered to you yet.

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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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