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# Alaska Airlines Name & Date Change Guidelines
Passengers may make a mistake in their names when making a reservation. It could be a misspelled name. In other cases, travelers may want to change their name due to legal obligations. When you fly Alaska, you can be comfortable with these changes. Alaska Airlines' name change policy offers several options for name changes and corrections.

## Alaska Airlines Ticket Name Change Guidelines
The Alaska Airlines name change on the ticket can be requested online and by phone. Whether you are selecting seats or making changes to your reservations, the name must appear exactly identical to the government-issued photo ID.

**Alaska Airlines' name change policy adheres to the following guidelines:**

You will have permission to change your last name on tickets you book due to divorce or marriage.
The airline facilitates the change in case of extended names, that is, to present full names.
You can change the letters of your name up to 3 characters
* Riders can reverse their names to match their government-issued photo ID.
* The Alaska name change application may require a new air ticket issuance. A fee difference may apply. For more information on reissue jobs, see Alaska's Flight Change Policy.
* All flight segments would be rebooked in the same available class of service after the name change. In addition to the Alaska Airlines name change fee, the fare difference may apply.
* Name change is allowed free of charge within 24 hours of booking the flight.
* Name change requests are not permitted after the passenger has completed Alaska Airlines check-in.
## Alaska Name Change Under Legal Circumstances
Alaska Airlines name change may be allowed on the ticket due to marriage or divorce. You can present legal documentation to the airline in such cases.

Due to similar circumstances, a passenger's name can only be changed to her last name. You could first officially amend the details with the airline in the event of a divorce. In this situation the use of court orders is required.

**The following documents may be required by the airlines for the official name change:**

* In Case of Divorce In Case of Marriage
* Documentation required for a modified piece of legal information Existing proof of identity
* Court orders Marriage certificate
* Change of name due to marriage Previous evidence of identification
### Alaska Airlines changes passenger name
Pursuant to Alaska Airlines' name change policy, travelers may not be allowed to transfer their full name to another person by following the policy rules. Sometimes -

* The passenger can choose to change their complete information on the ticket.
* In such cases, passengers may need to cancel the plane ticket first.
* Also, you can buy a new plane ticket with the correct name as mentioned in the passport or a government-issued photo ID.

If name corrections require more than 4 characters, passengers must cancel the flight, request a refund, and book a new flight with the same itinerary. For more information on cancellation, see Alaska's flight cancellation policy.

## Alaska Airlines Name Correction Policy
In accordance with Alaska Airlines' name correction policy, passengers may correct a misspelling or remove a space between their names of up to four characters in the middle, first or last name. Besides-
* Up to 4 characters: The 4-character limit should not be construed as four characters each for first, middle, and last names.
* Correct Middle Name: As long as the name on the ticket exactly matches the name on the passport or other government-issued photo ID, passengers can change, add, or remove the middle name.
* Add Title/Suffix/Prefix to name – The suffix and/or prefix in a passenger's name can be added or removed as long as it corresponds to the name in the passport or any other official document.
### Restrictions for online name changes on Alaska Airlines tickets
In order to change or correct your name through the online procedure, you must meet certain conditions set forth in Alaska Airlines' name correction policy. The following are such airline regulations:

* You should have purchased your ticket directly from Alaska Airlines or any other direct sales channel.
* The reservation must not include any type of discounted rates, government rates or special savings rates.
* Make sure the reservation is not a group ticket. There should be no more than 7 people on the reservation.
* Your ticket can only include a maximum of 8 flight segments.
* Passengers must add pets to their trip. For more information, see the Alaska Airlines pet policy.
* Name changes are only accepted for general online reservations.
* Note: When it is not possible to change your Alaskan name online, you have the option of using another method. If not, you can chat or email the airline directly to voice your concerns.

## How to change the name on the Alaska Airlines ticket?
The US carrier makes it easy for travelers to make changes/corrections both online and offline as per Alaska Airlines' name change policy. Therefore, you can choose the method that is easiest for you.

**Here are the main methods by which you can make a change:**

**Online via the airline's official website
Offline methods include:**

## How to contact airline customer service
These methods allow you to change your name on the reservation. In addition, you will also be able to correct your misspelled Alaska Airlines name.

### Method 1: Change the name on the Alaska Airlines ticket online
One of the easiest ways to change or correct your name is to do it online. This method is mainly suitable in case of minor changes. The steps include:

#### Change name on Alaska Airlines ticket online
**The above screenshot is taken from the official Alaska website.**
**Step 1:** Open the Airlines website via the URL “www.alaskaair.com”.

**Step 2:** On the home page, you will find the "Alaska Manage Booking" option. Click on it.

**Step 3 –** You will now provide some details including the “Passenger Last Name” and “Confirmation Code” or “E-Ticket Number”.

**Step 4 –** Navigate to the “Change Name” option. You can now make any necessary changes or correct your name.

**Step 5:** Print the correct boarding pass after Alaska Airlines changes the name on the reservation request.

**Note**: The Alaska Airlines name correction request can be made online. Passengers cannot correct more than 4 characters in the flight reservation.

### Method 2: Contact Alaska Name Change Customer Service
Passengers can also approach the airline's customer service representative to make changes/corrections to the name on the airline ticket. All you need -
* Please dial the airline's Customer Service Phone Number (1-888-588-2434) for more details, you can visit the Alaska Help Desk and ask the representative to request a name change.
* Provide them with all the necessary information about your reservation, including the date of travel and the plane number.
* You may also need to provide your boarding pass details. The agent will confirm your details and proceed with the process.
* How to Contact Alaska Name Change Customer Service
* The above screenshot is taken from the official Alaska website.

### Method 3: Use the airport kiosk to change the name on the Alaska ticket
A Kiosk is a self-service machine that allows customers to perform various activities.

You can access this machine at the airport. You can do this without going through a lengthy process to change or correct your name:

* You can simply click on the “Change Flights” option on this machine to correct your name.
* Select  the flight itinerary.
* You may now have to provide certain details concerning your reservation.
* Then, select the name you want to change and enter the new name to complete the process. 

Being self-operated, this machine saves effort and makes the name change process immensely simple. You may consider it to be the most reliable as it leaves no room for errors. Hence, it is one of the most efficient options under the Alaska Airlines name change policy.

**Note**: You can request assistance from the airport officials in case you face any issues while operating the kiosk machine.

### Tips for Alaska Airlines Change Name on Ticket

It happens frequently that eager passengers would give the airline erroneous data while reserving a ticket. In such circumstances, the necessity for an Alaska Airlines name change on ticket may materialize. It may be wise to avoid writing any piece of information in a rush.

**The passengers can easily modify their names by using the additional advice listed below:**

* Before submitting the information, a traveler should double-check that the required information matches with the government issued photo ID.
* When making your ticket reservation, you might need to have all of the information on hand. It can be necessary to present documents like your birth certificate, passport, and other official records.
* You might require that person’s correct details if you are buying a ticket on their behalf.
### Alaska Airlines Name Change Fee
The Airlines makes it simple for the customers to change or correct names. Below is the overview of the name change fee assessed by the airlines.

### Name change	Name change fee
* Name change under legal compulsion	125 USD
* Name correction upto 3 characters	125 USD
* Name change/correction within 24 hours of booking Free
Note: When you are a member of the MVP Gold or Gold 75k Mileage Plan, you are not required to pay the Alaska name change fee.

### How to change the flight date / postpone / cancel the flight booked on Alaska Airline?
Change/reschedule your travel date on Alaska Airline:

Here are the procedures to do online. You can also contact the travel agent to change the date of your flight

* Visit https://www.alaskaair.com/booking/reservation
* Enter passenger name, confirmation code/e-ticket
* Click "Continue"
* Select the date you want to reschedule
* Confirm the shipment.
* You can also use the Alaska Airlines mobile app to change flights, name, etc.

### How to get a refund from Alaska airlines for unused or partially used airline tickets?

* Visit https://www.alaskaair.com/booking/reservation-lookup
* Go to "My Bookings" and click "request a refund" under Flight Details
* Enter the required details and make the payment if applicable.
* Through the Alaska Airlines call center

**Ticket Refunds:**

* Tickets may be fully refunded in the form of payment within the first 24 hours after their initial purchase.
* Eligible tickets are refunded within 20 business days for cash purchases and 7 business days for credit card purchases. (Note: It will take 7-14 business days for the credit card company to refund to your account)
* Credit card refunds are refunded to the purchaser's original form of payment.

E-ticket purchased at alaskaair.com will be refunded online if the ticket is not fully used.
For paper ticket refunds, you can make a request through a travel agent or any Alaska Airlines ticket counter or by mail to the following address:

* Alaska Airlines
* Attention: Refund-SEAAR
* MAIL. Box 68900
* Seattle, WA 98168
To check the status of a refund request, representatives contact: 888-588-2434 Monday through Friday
* Fax: 888-588-2434 (or)
* Email: refunds@alaskaair.com.

### How to get reimbursement for lost/stolen/damaged/destroyed tickets on Alaska Airlines?
For the lost/stolen/damaged ticket, you can request a refund (a service fee will apply).
You can request it by calling/faxing through the above contact

Alaska Airlines Reservations: 1-800-252-7522 (TTY: Dial 711 for relay services)

**Fee Refunds:**

If you have changed or canceled your flight on an optional prepaid service (such as checked baggage, inflight entertainment player, or inflight Wi-Fi charges), any unused fees for these services may be refunded.
If you paid directly to Alaska Airlines during Web Check-In, Kiosk Check-In, or with an Alaska Airlines Agent, you can contact the Alaska Airlines Airport Customer Service Agent for assistance with a refund orAlaska Airlines

* Attention: Refunds – SEAAR
* MAIL. Box 68900
* Seattle, WA 98168
* Email: refunds@alaskaair.com

* If you paid Bags, Inc., (for skycap, hotel or cruise), see your receipt for refund instructions.
* For charges paid directly to one of Alaska Airlines' codeshare or interline partners, please contact them directly for refunds.
* Note: For more details on Alaska Airline refunds, visit here.

**Through travel agency**

* If you have booked an Alaska airline ticket through any travel agent, please contact the office of the travel agent.
* Cancellation within 24 hours of Alaska airline
* If you need to cancel your flights within 24 hours of purchase, we'll refund the cost of your unused tickets.

**If you make a change to your itinerary within 24 hours, you do not need to pay any fees.
Grades:**

* The 24-hour cancellation policy only applies to tickets booked for travel beginning more than 24 hours after the time of purchase.
* Changes are not allowed for Saver fares, but you can cancel and refund your ticket.
* Refunds may take up to 7 business days to return to your original form of payment.