How do I change my date of birth on my airline ticket?

Here's what you should do if the birthdate on your ticket is incorrect:
  1. Contact the Airline: Reach out to the airline's customer service as soon as possible to inform them of the error and request a correction. ...
  2. Documentation: Be prepared to provide documentation that verifies your correct birthdate.




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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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If you notice any incorrect information on your booking (birth date, name, passport information, etc.) you should contact us immediately. Your travel documents must match the form of identification you use when traveling (passport or ID depending on region of travel).

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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.

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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.

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You need to contact the airline and correct your passport information. Otherwise when your identity is run through security checks you may have a problem.

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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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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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In some cases, your middle name might even fall off the boarding pass entirely. So long as your name in your booking — not your boarding pass — matches your ID, you should be okay. In case of uncertainty, promptly contact your airline's customer service to avoid any potential issues, advises Thai.

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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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If you have travel plans during the name change process… While it's not ideal to show up at the airport with a passport in one name and a ticket in the other, it's still possible to travel. Since it doesn't take long to change a driver's license, domestic travel during a name change is much easier.

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Many international airlines will ask to see your passport when you reserve any international trip. You might be able to purchase your ticket without having your passport number. But you must have a valid passport before arriving at the airport.

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The verification, the airline says, happens by scanning the photo page and reading the embedded passport chip. The digital identity is then created, stored on the mobile device and ready to use for future travel.

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