What if my boarding pass doesn't have my full name?
What if my boarding pass doesn't have my full name? 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.
Can I change my name on boarding pass?
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. 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.
What if my full name is not on my boarding pass?
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.
Does your name have to be exact on boarding pass?
Yes. The name submitted on your airline reservation must be an exact match to the name you provided on your application.
What happens if there is a spelling mistake in boarding pass?
If you do find your name is misspelled on your ticket, the easiest way to handle it is to bring the ticket to the attention of your airline. More often than not, they can easily change it for you. And depending on how your name is misspelled, a change might not even be necessary at all.
Do you need your middle name on your boarding pass Jet 2?
No, we don't need your middle name(s) unless two people on the booking have identical first and last names. Please make sure all names are spelt exactly as they are on your passport.
Why is there no space between my first and middle name on my boarding pass?
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. Due to system reasons spaces will not be shown and the first and the second names will join together on e-tickets.
Does the name on my boarding pass have to match my passport exactly?
TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint.
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.
Do I need my middle name on my boarding pass Delta?
It is crucial that the passenger's name on a Delta ticket matches what is on their valid photo ID. While middle names aren't always necessary, having your name be as fully accurate as possible never hurts.
Can you use a shortened name on a plane ticket?
The name you provide is used to perform watch list matching before a boarding pass is issued, so small differences should not impact your travel. Yes, you can travel. However make sure that the Boarding Pass name is correct and matches your ID as much as possible.
How much does it cost to change the name on a plane ticket?
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.
Does it matter if my boarding pass says Mr instead of Mrs?
No, there won't be any problem. As both the titles are used for the same gender. The only thing correct should be your name and it should match with one of your Photo Identity Cards.