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. If you wind up cancelling your flight and rebooking it under your new name, there might be charges as well. Airlines also differ in terms of the conditions for name changes.

In the airline industry, a "name change" is almost never as simple as editing a profile, and it is frequently prohibited entirely for security and anti-fraud reasons. Most airlines allow for minor name corrections—such as fixing a typo, changing a maiden name to a married name (with a marriage certificate), or adding a middle name—often for a small administrative fee or even for free if caught within 24 hours of booking. However, a "name change" where you transfer the ticket to a completely different person is strictly forbidden by nearly all major carriers like United, Delta, and American. This policy prevents "ticket scalping," where people would buy cheap tickets and resell them at a profit. If you need to change the passenger entirely, you usually have to cancel the original ticket (often for a fee or as a credit) and book a new one at current market prices. Some low-cost European carriers like Ryanair or easyJet do allow full name transfers to another person, but they charge a significant fee (sometimes $150 or more), which can often be more expensive than the original ticket price. Always ensure the name on your booking matches your passport exactly to avoid these complications.