Fix the Name on Your
Flight Ticket Fast
TSA regulations require your boarding pass name to match your government-issued photo ID exactly. A single typo can cause boarding denial. Xpedioair corrects name errors with all major U.S. airlines.
🪪 Why Name Accuracy Is Critical
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enforces the Secure Flight Program, which requires that the name on your boarding pass match your government-issued photo ID character-for-character. A misspelling, a swapped first/last name, or a missing middle name can trigger secondary screening or, in rare cases, boarding denial.
If you notice an error in your passenger name, act immediately. The longer you wait, the more airlines may charge to fix it — and some airlines will not process corrections within 24 hours of departure.
⚠️ Flying soon? Call us at +1 (888) 302-3567 immediately for same-day name corrections. Do not show up at the airport without fixing your name first.
📝 Types of Name Corrections We Handle
- ✏️Typo / misspelling: "JOHM" instead of "JOHN", "SMTIH" instead of "SMITH" — the most common correction type
- 🔄Swapped first/last name: Ticket shows "SMITH JOHN" when it should be "JOHN SMITH"
- ➕Missing middle name: Adding a middle name or initial to match your passport or license
- ✂️Extra/wrong middle name: Removing or correcting an incorrect middle name
- 📜Legal name change: Marriage, court-ordered name change, or other legal reason — documentation required
- 🔢Suffix corrections: Adding or fixing Jr., Sr., III, etc.
📌 Note: Name changes (transferring a ticket to a different person) are not permitted by any U.S. airline. Only corrections to the same passenger's name are processed.
💰 Name Correction Fees by Airline
| Airline | Typical name-correction fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | $0 for minor fixes | Minor corrections are usually free; major changes may require re-ticketing (estimate). |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | $0 for minor fixes | Minor corrections are usually free within 24 hours; later corrections may carry a fee (estimate). |
| United Airlines (UA) | $0 for minor fixes | Minor corrections are usually free (estimate). |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | $0 for minor fixes | Name corrections are generally free (estimate). |
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | $0 for minor fixes | Minor corrections are usually free (estimate). |
| Alaska Airlines (AS) | up to $125 | Free within 24 hours of booking; after that a fee of up to about $125 may apply. |
| Frontier Airlines (F9) | up to $75 | Estimate: name corrections handled by customer service. |
| Hawaiian Airlines (HA) | up to $125 | Estimate: aligned with Alaska; fee may apply after 24 hours. |
| Allegiant Air (G4) | up to $75 | Estimate: name changes subject to a processing fee. |
Reviewed October 2026. “Estimate” means the airline does not publish a fixed figure. Confirm with your airline.
📄 Documents You May Need
For most minor corrections (1–3 character changes), no documentation is needed beyond your booking reference. For larger corrections or legal name changes, airlines may require:
- A copy of your government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
- For legal name changes: marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order
- For military name changes: DD-214 or official military orders
Xpedioair will guide you on exactly what documentation is needed for your specific airline and correction type when we contact you.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Official airline policy pages
We compiled this page from the airlines’ own published policies. Policies change often, so check the airline’s page before you rely on any figure.
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Minor corrections are usually free; major changes may require re-ticketing (estimate).
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Xpedioair is an independent third-party service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an agent of any airline. Service fee $79.00 plus any airline fees. Outcomes are decided by your airline and are not guaranteed.