Can you change a date of birth on a flight?

Changes to both the name and the date of birth are not permitted. This would be considered a name change. Reference the TSA website here for more information. Cancel the flights from the original booking if you were not able to correct the name using that PNR.



Yes, you can change a date of birth on a flight booking, but you cannot do it online through most airline websites. Because the date of birth is a critical security detail linked to TSA Secure Flight or international API (Advanced Passenger Information), you must usually call the airline's customer service or contact them via their official chat/email. If the error was a simple typo (e.g., entering 1985 instead of 1986), most airlines will correct it for free or a small administrative fee, though they may ask you to email a photo of your passport or birth certificate to verify the change. It is vital to correct this before you arrive at the airport, as a mismatch between your ticket and your government ID can result in being denied boarding or held up at security checkpoints.

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You can change your flight online up to 2.5 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the original or new flight, whichever is earlier. Changes are subject to payment of a change fee, charged per person per flight. See our Table of Fees for details.

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To change the name on a flight ticket you should always contact the airline or travel agent you booked with as soon as you realise the name change is needed. This is because many airlines will have a cut-off point for name changes (generally up to 24 hours before the flight).

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Contact us to change your name or birth date. You'll need to send us related documents for your request. You can update your personal information like your home address or phone number online. Download the American Airlines app to see your card or print it at aa.com/youraccount.

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On the birth certificate, the place of birth is listed as “In the Air.” There are few people with such a birth certificate (rumors that they get to fly free for life are not true).

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There is no guarantee that you can travel with a misspelled name on passport as some airlines may not accept you onboard. You can play it safe by carrying an extra ID to prove your identity.

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No, sadly those days are long gone. Telling the agent at the check-in desk that it's your birthday or that you're traveling for your honeymoon isn't going to score you a free upgrade.

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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.

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If you have booked a flight with any airline and your plans have been postponed, then the best option you have is to reschedule your flight. If you do it within 24 hours of purchasing the ticket, you can reschedule flight for free, and no charges will be applied.

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The airlines may require an age proof to ensure infant qualifies for infant fare. If you don't provide a proof, you may need to pay full fare to travel. A birth certificate is universallly accepted (from experience).

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Yes! While most security officers will not refuse you entry for a missing or transposed letter, there are countries and staff that will. Heightened security on airlines will also make this more likely. If the name on your ticket and passport don't match, you need to get the ticket changed.

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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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