Can you still fly if your name is spelled wrong on an airline ticket? 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.
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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.
While most airlines do not allow you to transfer your ticket to someone else, some do have more lenient cancellation policies than others, enabling you to change your trip satisfactorily.
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.
[International]My first name and middle name are joined together on the ticket. Will this cause problems when boarding? There is no problem with your name on your ticket as long as it is shown exactly the same on your passport excluding spaces in between.
Usage of Fake Name(s)Travel agents are advised not to use fake names to hold space on a flight. The use of fake names will result in cost recovery fee charges from JetBlue.
Any ticket bought can be cancelled by the purchaser. Not all tickets are refundable though, so you may not get your money back. Many airlines (but not all) allow name changes on a ticket, so you could call and see if you can have it changed to someone else.
Generally speaking, no you should not need to put your middle name on your airline ticket. You'll be able to clear security because the Secure Flight passenger information matches your airline profile or the information on your ticket.