Last name on ticket different from ID

This August I booked a plane ticket for my boyfriend thinking that the name I put was the correct one. I just found out that the last name on his state ID is not the same as his name on the ticket. Its a different last name completely he is adopted and apparently his last name wasn't legally changed to his adopted parents.

Is this going to be a problem? His flight is in 3 weeks. I bought it through Expedia and he is flying with Delta.

EDIT: This flight is domestic within the United States

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Best Answer

If your boyfriend has any TSA accepted ID that has the name as listed on the reservation, he can use that.

Barring that, I'm afraid you may be charged a fee by Delta to change the name on the ticket; as you cannot fly if the name doesn't match that on the ID you are using to identify yourself.

There are some exceptions (like if the first/last name is switched - a common issue); but in your case its a completely different name.

Its like saying Burhan Khalid wants to travel on a ticket issued to Burhan Jones.

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What if my last name is different on my plane ticket?

If your name has recently changed and the name on your ticket and your I.D. are different (or will be different by the time of your trip), bring documentation of the change (e.g., a marriage certificate or court order). Just be sure to give yourself extra time for the verification process.

Will airlines let you change the name on a ticket?

While most airlines do not allow you to transfer your ticket to someone else, some do have more lenient cancellation policies than others, enabling you to change your trip satisfactorily.

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.

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