Airline ticketing systems don't tend to 'do' middle names, and you don't need one for the US either. 29 October 2016 at 9:21PM edited 29 October 2016 at 9:25PM. Do not use a shortened name or nicknames for tickets. According to the TSA Regulations, your boarding pass must match your passport exactly. This being said, you need to fill out an e-ticket form before arriving in Punta Cana (this is the e-ticket to enter the Dominican Republic) and one before leaving from Punta Cana (the e-ticket for leaving the Dominican Republic) or any other airport in the Dominican Republic. Generally airline ticket name changes or transfers to another person are not permitted.But what about in the case of a legal name change? << Absolute bunkum! Reply. While booking a flight, we advise customers to enter names as they appear on passport of travel documentation. Please note that to comply with the TSA Secure Flight program, the name on your MileagePlus account should exactly match the government-issued ID that will be shown at the airport. Step 1: Look up your reservation with your confirmation number and last name. My full name is (only) 21 letters and the KLM/Delta boarding pass accommodates 19 letters. TSA's Secure Flight Program asks passengers to enter their names as they appear on their government ID (i.e., passport). When his adoption went through before the flight, Lufthansa indicated that they couldn't change the name on the tickets because it was United points and United indicated that they couldn't change the name on the flight because it would require rebooking the ticket (and thus loosing the opportunity to fly on points). I never put my middle name on, and I fly an awful lot. ALL my company booked airline tickets have been either <First> <Last>, or <First><Middle Initial><Last>. Upon discovering that your ticket information has your name misspelled, it's imperative that you act immediately. The quickest and easiest way to make changes to your booking is to use our Manage my booking feature. When it comes to misspelled names, the airline can only correct up to 3 characters on the first name, middle name, or last name. Step 4: Continue on to checkout to finalize the change (s). Changing middle name on ticket. Transferring your airline tickets to another name or a different traveler is not permitted. may not actually show that. With a couple of friends we booked a flight from Milan to Nairobi. If the airline want it they'll ask for it, but even then it may not appear on your boarding pass. However, this comes with a bit of a catch. Bid for an upgrade or an Economy Neighbour-Free seat, update your . Furthermore, some agents have different interpretations of having full names on a ticket: The solution which I found after talking to multiple people is that you have an option of adding a note at the end of your ticket. Either way works - so just call and ask which is easier. However, we do understand that sometimes plans change and you may need to amend your booking so we've tried to be as fair as we can when applying fees and charges. What type of name change do you have? Good luck! 0. Correcting the name on your flight booking may incur airline change penalties and require you to pay a difference in fare. . As Elgy Gillepsie found out when she tried to fly internationally without a passport, certain rules for international travel can't be bent. In the first instance please email your requirements or call our Sales team on 01481 242 200. At the airport, she was denied check-in because the name on her ticket did not exactly match her passport. In instances where a Name Correction is required, it should be done with in the trade portal for the PNR's that are issued by travel agencies. FLIGHT bookings can easily go wrong, which is why you should never use your middle name on your boarding pass By Kara Godfrey 11:26, Mon, Dec 11, 2017 | UPDATED: 13:12, Mon, Dec 11, 2017 If First Name is Sean, Middle initial is M: Sean M. Booking reference The Reservation Number is the six-letter reference code which enables you to access your reservation. Not having your middle name on the ticket is not a deal breaker. My first and second name match exactly, however, as Expedia server kept cutting out I missed the middle name section. However, as a general rule of thumb, you should always enter your name as it appears on the documentation you present to prove your citizenship. If the flights taken were more than 30 days prior to your enrollment, please be sure to include your MileagePlus account number . But remember, 24 hours or bust. You should check if UK has a similar policy. She booked her ticket via kiwi.com and did not include her middle name. 04/11/18 11:05 AM. Depending on the airline and the type of flight you have booked, a name correction may require processing by both our support team . Also your gender, date of birth, and passport number are entered properly you are fine. The airline ticket name should match your passport name. How much should I worry about this? If a customer . Emirates name correction fee would be assessed, provided that the flight segment must be operated by the Emirates airlines only. If your name is Peter Smith, it is done quickly. In some cases you may be required to rebook your flight under the correct name, and cancel your original flight booking. They id you by your drivers license or passport numbers (if that) If you think John Smith is a problem, wait until you see some Asian and pacific islander names . can pull up your reservation on the airline website and make sure the Secure Flight passenger information includes your middle name. Secure Flight began with two phases, according to the DC Emergency Management Agency. TravelSort reader Jenny writes "My now fiance and I planned an AAdvantage Award trip together in Cathay Pacific Business Class before we decided to get married, so I used my maiden name on the ticket. Based on this, the employee can examine what type of name change is necessary, which fare conditions apply and whether a solution can be offered. Even if you enter your first, middle, and last name when booking a ticket, the "surface" of the ticket (the e-ticket receipt, etc.) So if you put a middle name by mistake, it wont appear on the ticket. I'm a frequent flyer and a gold card member, but have been told to pay almost $100 to get my name changed on one of my existing multiflyer tickets. this fate for failing to include a middle name. Return to top Infant Name Correction Travel agents may make name change corrections to an infant name field even if the ticketed itinerary contains other airline/codeshare segments. Different airlines have different reservations platforms, so they display reservations differently. 04/11/18 11:05 AM. I always sign just my first and last on things and it's never been an issue. And like they say in other thread, only first and last name matter. Some airlines print your boarding pass without including your middle name, the first and middle names are merged together, or the last half of your name is missing. Travelers must possess a valid passport in . It was on a flight from Canada to the USA, but same applies for domestic flight. Forgot to add middle name on ticket. If you're still at home and have discovered the error, such as on an email confirmation of your flight, contact the airline as soon as possible to explain the situation and find out what action, if any, the airline requires. (Mobile Passport is a good thing to keep in mind for clearing customs on the . Change or cancel your flight online. There are very few instances when a passenger with a middle name on their ID but not on their ticket is denied boarding. Transportation Security Administration. It is important to know that you have to fill out an e-ticket for each arrival and departure into the Dominican Republic. If you want to know what to look out for . I wonder if it will cause any issue for . Correcting the name on your flight booking may incur airline change penalties and require you to pay a difference in fare. Edited: 3 years ago Secure Flight began with two phases, according to the DC Emergency Management Agency. Rick Steves' Europe. A middle initial is acceptable on your passport instead of providing the full middle name. Answer (1 of 3): It really shouldn't be an issue - middle names are usually optional anyway, so I don't see why anyone would make a fuss over it. As mandated by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Secure Flight program, Customer's Middle Name information on the boarding pass must match the government-issued identification carried by the Customer during their travel. Flight Status Middle Name or Middle Initial - The customer's middle name or middle initial is not a requirement for the Name Field in the PNR, ticket or boarding pass. This policy is followed by AI in US. Airlines have the right to prevent you from boarding a flight if your plane ticket is missing your middle name. Egyptair - forgot second name in ticket. Including your middle name increases the chance of error and incurring a change fee," Andrew McLeish, who identifies as an aviation manager, explained. You should try to use the same name on your passport and flight reservations. If the issue is a middle name that is listed differently on the plane ticket, it will be an easier fix . If you run into someone from Security who objects to the name on your Boarding Pass it is usually quite simple to get the name changed. 16883 posts. If First Name is Sean, Middle name is Michael: Sean Michael. 16883 posts. Answer: Generally, it is best to make sure that your names match to reduce any stress but if you have already booked your ticket, you will most likely not have an issue travelling with your middle name missing from your ticket. No middle name in airline ticket by: Anonymous Question: I bought an airline ticket for my son going to Japan. Re: Forgot my middle name on the ticket. For more information about the Secure Flight program, visit TSA's Secure Flight web site: http . The point is that you must still be the one traveling. I wrote and called to their customer care that in the notes of the ticket please mention that my name should written as "first middle and surname". Having worked on airline reservations software development teams, PNR name records are usually using antiquated systems and the names are limited to 10 characters for first-middle name. If you're worried about having left your middle name off a ticket - don't sweat it, no one cares. Transferring your airline tickets to another name or a different traveler is not permitted. The Check-In staff will print your Boarding Pass for the airplane as long your "ticket" name matches your passport name. If they do question it, if any of your debit/credit cards have your first and last name without your middle name, you can show them that as well. Posted by Laura. Misspelling - If you need a minor correction to a misspelled name (e.g., Feline vs. Filene), you may be . An important note: Online Check-In is not available to passengers who require a visa for their travel. Domestic Travel. I just booked a flight from Canada to Sweden with Icelandair through Expedia and I just now realized (like an idiot) that I forgot to put my middle name when booking my flight.Now my name on the tickets won't match my passport (with my middle name). View the current offers here.. We've all griped about how the TSA PreCheck lines just keep getting longer and longer.And we've explored programs like CLEAR to figure out accelerated ways of getting through security at the same expedited pace as before. Will this be an issue at a New York airport? The passport shows his middle name as it has to match his ID card. However, your first and last name must be exactly the same on both your passport and airplane ticket. If your passport has your full middle name on it, then you should put that on your airline ticket. I feel like a giant idiot right now and can't believe I forgot to put my middle name there. FLIGHT bookings can easily go wrong, which is why you should never use your middle name on your boarding pass By Kara Godfrey 11:26, Mon, Dec 11, 2017 | UPDATED: 13:12, Mon, Dec 11, 2017 Reservations with slight misspellings or legal name changes are eligible for a free name change. Please note that it is normally possible to book up to nine seats online on most charter flights. The Check-In staff will print your Boarding Pass for the airplane as long your "ticket" name matches your passport name. This is because some names are very common and airlines want to ensure no one is. How to Change a Name on an Airline Ticket Due to Marriage? I have a flight book here pretty soon and I noticed that one of the tickets has my middle name on another guests ticket that I booked her first and last name are correct but the middle name is not correct. Within 24 hours, it is up to the sole discretion of the airlines to make any amendments to your name. Missing out my middle name cost £259 on airline ticket. My middle name is written under given name so I had to write that under given name. To request a change in the name on your MileagePlus account, select an option and follow the steps below. Apparently, my first and middle name combined is too long for Virgin Atlantic's booking system. A Mississauga woman learned the hard way that a middle name isn't something to forget when flying after WOW Airlines denied her boarding because the name on her ticket didn't match the one on . Even if you "hardly think of the jerk anymore," as one client told me. Thanks in advance. Re: Forgot middle name on plane ticket - help 6 years ago Save Some countries (such as the US) mandate that airlines must allow travellers to cancel tickets within 24 hours of booking, without paying cancellation charges. Now he has to renew his passport for the trip. For instance, if the name on your passport is Robert, do not book the airline ticket as " Bob". The airline accepts the name change request up to 24 hours before scheduled departure. This data includes "the passenger's full name as it appears on the non-expired government-issued photo ID, date of birth, gender, and TSA Redress Number, if available." 6408 posts. Box 1394, Houston, TX 77251-1394. Take a look at the plane ticket and passport and take note of the mismatching information. In fact, for some airlines there isn't even a field for a middle name, there's only a single field for "given names" where you would enter your first name and middle name-and again, these will be mashed together, with no space. Fact: If the name on your international ticket does not match your passport, you're not flying. Just first and last name must match your passport. You'll need to call the airline to change the name or cancel the booking and make a fresh one, with no penalty. All passengers must ensure that name matches exactly with the BCAS approved Photo Identity Proof (form of identification) which should be presented at the airport for Entry, Check-in & Boarding. I booked a flight ticket yesterday and on top of the page where I had to write my name it said that you have to write your middle name as given name or last name depending if where in your passport the middle name is written. Sep 27, 2017 102331 7 7. As long as your first name and last name are on the ticket you are fine. Middle Names and Surnames Changing a name outside 48 hours grace period. Nobody's ever mentioned it. However, the TSA's Secure Flight Program involves tighter guidelines on names on documents in order to cut back on the number of passengers. Explain how your name is stated in the machine-readable strip at the bottom of the passport and in which way it does not match your name on the flight ticket. Answer: A middle initial is acceptable on your passport. I did not put his middle name (because his passport did not show middle name). But if the issue is not a mistake in the first name or the last name, but is regarding a middle name which does not appear on the ticket, then this is not a problem: - provided that the first name and the last name of the passenger correctly show on the ticket, and - Sanjay. For more information about the Secure Flight program, visit TSA's Secure Flight web site: http . Step 3: Select a new flight. As Tom just said, lots of people's full names won't fit on a boarding pass. Any combination of the above is fine, but the legal name MUST match the ticket. Rick Steves' Europe. Even if the traveler somehow signed up for a frequent flier account under a slightly different name. Technically they should match exactly. Middle Name. However, if the airline ticket does not have room for your whole middle name you can just use your middle initial. You just can't make changes to the date of birth and gender in conjunction with a name correction. Although middle names generally don't matter much (at least when traveling domestically), airlines will also let you delete or add an initial or middle name. Our airline ticket only has our first and last name, no middle initial or middle name. Unfortunately one of these friends has a middle name and we forgot to put it on the ticket. Maiden/Married Names. As mandated by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Secure Flight program, Customer's Middle Name information on the boarding pass must match the government-issued identification carried by the Customer during their travel. Your middle name wont appear on the air canada ticket :) . . Since May 15, 2009, passengers have been required to enter their first, middle and last names as they appear . Travelers fly every day without providing their middle names when booking a ticket. 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