How difficult is it to change a name on a flight ticket?

Question

The flight ticket was purchased in my sister's name, but she cannot go, I will be taking her place, but I do not know if the ticket can be changed to my name. I am not a frequent flyer and I do not know about this stuff. Thank you

Answer 1

Sorry, you can't travel under someone else's name. Generally, the airlines don't allow "name changes" without a big penalty, if at all.

Answer 2

I would call the airline. Unless someone else can give you a more definitive answer than I can....

I would guess one of two things:
1) You cannot transfer the ticket (says they are non-transferrable in the contract portion of the ticket). Therefore, the ticket belongs to her. This doesn't mean unusable...what the airline usually does is lets her use it within 1 year, plus charge a $100 change fee.
2) Let you put your name on it for that $100 change fee.

My gut tells me #1 is the case, but I'm not 100% positive. Call the airline.

Answer 3

If you are in the U.S. this is difficult, due to security rules, you cannot change the name of the ticket (period). Unfortunately, airlines use your mistake to take advantage of you. Your best bet is contact Virgin and see if they can refund or modify the existing ticket. More likely, the rates have gone up and you are paying more for the same seat.
However, there are options. Talk to the airline, this way they can discuss with you the options you have. If able, get a refund and rebook with the correct information.

Answer 4

IT's basically impossible. call the airlines though, they may be able to help you, but i think the way it works is you would have to buy another ticket and the ticket in her name will go on her account as a credit only for her name.

Answer 5

The short answer is Very Difficult! However, you can sometimes get lucky. Your best bet is to contact the airline via telephone, particularly if your sister travels with the airline regularly. If you contact enough people, you may find someone who will take pity on you! I think that's your best bet...

Answer 6

All you have to do is call the airline and they should change the name for a fee. It is usually $50 or $100 if they'll do it, some won't.

Answer 7

It is not difficult (you just have to call the company) but they will charge you to change the name. Depending the company it can be expensive

Answer 8

In a word, impossible. She probably can't get her money back, but she can get a credit. You'll need to buy one in your own name.

Answer 9

all you have to do is contact her sister and the airport and ask for a change in info. my cuzin did it before