Are name changes allowed?
Generally, only minor name changes or corrections are allowed, such as fixing a typo or updating the ticket to reflect a legal name change (e.g. last name change through marriage). Name changes to transfer flight tickets are generally not allowed for a few reasons. First, the airline needs to closely monitor the seat availability and ensure no one is left behind. The second reason is security. After booking, passenger details are being forwarded to TSA in which the passenger will go through the checkpoint and screening - they won’t let you in if you are not the traveler booked!What are the major airlines’ policy on name changes?
We know it can be stressful when you realize that the name on your booking is incorrect, so we wanted to share the policies of major airlines if you do find yourself in this situation.