Do I need to put my middle name on my airline ticket Ryanair?


Do I need to put my middle name on my airline ticket Ryanair? For security reasons, the first name and surname on your booking must match the names on your travel document(s). We do not require middle name or second/double-barrelled surnames for flights. For information on how to change a name on your booking, please visit our Name Change FAQs here.


How much is it to change a name on a flight with Ryanair?

So if you need to change your RyanAir trip, contact them as soon as possible! A separate change fee applies if you wish to change the name on a ticket and bring another person with you. Depending on when you apply for the name change, you will need to pay between $130 and $180.


Does it matter if I didn t put my middle name on my plane ticket?

It is generally okay if a plane ticket does not include a middle name, especially if your middle name is not included on your government-issued identification. Airlines typically require that the name on your ticket matches the name on your passport, driver's license, or other valid ID exactly.


Do you need printed boarding pass Ryanair?

You do not need to print your boarding pass once you have access to the Ryanair App unless you are departing from a Moroccan airport. If you do not have access to a printer, we can print it for you at the check-in desk, but you will be charged a boarding card reissue fee for each passenger. See our Table of Fees.


How do I change my details with Ryanair?

You can update your personal information by logging in to your 'myRyanair' account and editing your personal information.


Why name change is not allowed in flight?

Security: One of the primary reasons airlines restrict name changes is security. Verifying the identity of passengers is crucial for safety and compliance with international regulations. Allowing frequent name changes could potentially create opportunities for misuse, fraud, or unauthorized persons boarding flights.


Do Ryanair allow name changes?

Can I change the names? Yes. However, you will have to pay our name change fee.


How do I get my Ryanair boarding pass?

You can access your boarding pass via 'My Bookings' on the Ryanair.com website or the Ryanair App.


Does your name have to be exact on a plane ticket?

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.


How strict are airlines with middle names?

Under the TSA's rules, the name on your boarding pass must match your government-issued ID. However, if you're missing your middle name on your boarding pass, it shouldn't be an issue. That's because your airline profile and/or the information on your ticket will match your Secure Flight passenger information.


Do airlines care about middle names?

Contrary to popular belief, an airline ticket itself does not require a passenger's middle name. However, as previously mentioned, providing accurate and up-to-date information, including a middle name, can help to avoid any issues with security or boarding.


Why do airlines charge for name changes?

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.


Does your airline ticket have to match your passport exactly?

Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to see if they can provide a solution for the name mismatch.


Why is Ryanair name change so expensive?

“A name change fee is charged in order to discourage and prevent unauthorised online travel agents from 'screenscraping' Ryanair's cheapest fares and reselling them on to unwitting consumers at hugely inflated costs.”