Incorrectly spelled name on international flight ticket
I've booked my ticket using a travel agent. My full name is Muhammad Adeel Mustafa Janjua. The agent said the word length of my name exceeds the length limit so he used M instead of Muhammad and now it appears on the ticket as M Adeel Mustafa Janjua.
Would I face any issues at the airport?
Best Answer
You should not have any problems. It is common to use just initials when the name is too lengthy. If you are too concerned then just take your credit or debit card that you used to buy the ticket with you and present at the time of check in if they ask you.
My own name is pretty long but not as long as yours and I have used just my initials for air tickets on more then one occasion when the lady on the other end was having a hard time understanding my name and it did not cause any problems.
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How can I correct my flight spelling mistake?
Simply call the airline and politely ask to correct a minor spelling mistake. Virtually all airlines stipulate that single character spelling corrections can be done free of charge. Be sure to note the passenger is the same, there was just a simple error.What happens if name Spelt wrong on boarding pass?
Usually you can correct this data yourself directly in the airline reservation. If not call the airline and have it changed for you. First, while "PHILIP" and "PHILLIP" are close, they are not the same.. so, IF the agent choose to call you on it, they would in fact be wholly correct to do so..Can we do name correction in flight ticket?
Currently, the tickets are non-transferable, hence, name changes on a confirmed reservation are not permissible. You will need to cancel your ticket and book a new ticket with the new passenger's name.Does name on ticket have to match passport?
Answer: As part of the TSA's Secure Flight Program, the names on airline tickets must match the name on passports. We recommend that you contact the airline you are traveling with to see if they can provide a solution for the name mismatch.How to rectify Spelling-errors in Airlines Tickets| Spelling mistake
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Answer 2
Though its not your primary concern, even most of my visas do not carry my own given name, i.e. the printed version does not show it, it gets cut off. My full passport name is 8 characters longer than yours, and shortening of 2 parts of my name is the common solution I arrive at for the purpose of airline tickets, while visas print as much as they can.
As suggested in the other answer carrying the credit card used for booking , any other documentary proof showing your name in its full and shortened forms may help convince a few people, though it is only to make things easier.
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