Last name typo on a Saudia Airlines flight from Bangalore BLR to Los Angeles LAX
I have my last name typed in wrongly(xxx Tumakuru instead of xxx yyy Tumkur) while I was booking the ticket on Saudia for my trip on OCt 1, 2017 from BLR to LAX. The reason being my passport was recently received from a Visa stamping and the sticker on the back of the passport had Tumakuru written on it, I saw that and used it. Tumakuru is how it's spelled on my passport for my place of birth but my last name on passport has Tumkur (they both mean the place name). Also while booking the ticket on Saudia I couldn't add the second part in my first name as the system showed an error due to spaces in first name so I skipped adding the second word.
Has anyone had issues travelling from Bangalore with a slightly misspelled name and a missing middle name on the boarding pass but all these present on the passport?
Thx...
Best Answer
Missing middle names are mostly irrelevant, don’t worry about that part.
You should worry about the misspelled last name; depending on the agent at check-in, you might not be allowed to board. You may be able to convince him/her that it is a simple misspelling, but then maybe not. I recommend you call the airline now, explain the issue, and have them correct the name on the booking.
Most airlines do not allow name changes on a ticket, but the point behind it is that they do not allow to transfer the ticket to a different traveller. Name corrections are typically accepted, especially if they happen far in advance of the flight - not so good last minute. So call soon.
Note that for flights to the US, they have to submit a list of names on the flight upfront to the US government (some days ahead), and they will be checked against the no-fly lists (and other stuff). After they submit it, you can’t change the name for sure (otherwise, this would be a way to bypass the no-fly list...), and you must have a passport with an exact match.
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What happens if you put the wrong last name on a flight ticket?
For the most part, you shouldn't have trouble making minor name corrections. However, you'll want to act as soon as you notice the error. If you notice the mistake within 24 hours of booking and the ticket price hasn't changed, the easiest option would be to cancel your ticket for a refund and rebook.Does name on airline ticket have to match passport exactly?
Definitely not. Under the Transportation Security Administration's (T.S.A.) rules, the name on the boarding pass must match the passenger's government-issued ID.Can you correct a name on an airline ticket?
Generally, only minor name changes or corrections are allowed, such as fixing a typo or updating the ticket to reflect a legal name change (e.g. last name change through marriage). Name changes to transfer flight tickets are generally not allowed for a few reasons.How can I correct the spelling of my name in flight ticket?
Generally, airlines charge a small fee for changes in your booking details but it is important you get the spelling corrected before travelling. You can speak to the airlines directly or ask your travel agent for assistance.BRUTALLY HONEST | Jeddah to New York in ECONOMY aboard Saudi Arabian Airlines' Boeing 777-300ER!
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