# Avanica Airlines Name & Date Change Policy | Flight Updates
Avianca's name correction policy gives passengers flexibility to correct any misspelling. In addition to this, it has several other purposes that help fix name-related errors. The airline understands the importance of correct information for various processes. Therefore, by creating this policy, you ensure that flyers can fly with accurate information on all documents. **Avanica Airlines Name 1-888-588-2434 Date Change Policy** To use it, you should be familiar with its rules, name change processes, applicable fees, and more.

## Rules Associated with the Avianca Name Change Policy

Prior to making a flight reservation, the passenger's name must match the name on the government-issued photo ID. This may include a passport for international travel and a photo ID for domestic travel. In accordance with the name correction policy, passengers may be denied boarding when the name does not match the corresponding photo identification.

**Like the previous ones, there are other conditions that you should be aware of:**

* Airlines allow minor name corrections, such as misspelling names. It also facilitates any corrections due to legal obligations such as changing married/maiden names.
* In some cases, you must cancel your existing reservation and rebook the flight under the correct name.
* Avianca's name change policy does not allow the transfer of tickets to another traveler or any different passenger.
* To correct the name on your flight reservation you may be subject to a name change fee and the fare difference if any.
* Passengers must complete the name correction request up to 3 hours before the departure of an international trip. For all travel routes within Colombia, passengers must complete this request for up to 2 hours.
* The name correction request would only be eligible on the unused portion of the ticket.
* Only one name correction request is allowed per reservation.
* Any corrections to the first name, middle name, or last name must not exceed 3 characters.

In accordance with this policy, it is vital that you fly with the correct details on your tickets and documents. Particularly speaking of documents, make sure your name is spelled correctly. Otherwise, for the other airline related processes such as Avianca flight change, you may encounter difficulties.

### Avianca Name Change Requests on Ticket
In addition to requesting that the misspelled name be corrected, the passenger may also request that the first or last name be changed to reverse it. You can add or remove the first and last name for any legal circumstance. We will discuss what type of name change request any passenger can request, under Avianca's name correction policy.

### 1. First and/or middle name reversed
Knowing that the first and middle names are reversed during booking, passengers can request the correction when presenting the passport/ID. You may generate an Avianca name change fee. An example of such a correction would be:

When the first and second names are reversed. The name after the correction should be Michelle Barrack Obama. Here, Michelle is the first name and Barrack is the middle name.

**Correction from – Obama/Michelle Barrack to Obama/Michelle Barrack**

### 2. Last name reversed
Sometimes a passenger has two last names and they must be reversed or reversed based on photo ID. Passengers must present a photo ID for validation and are subject to name change fees. Examples of this type of correction would be:

The two last names are Obama and Junior. The name after the correction would look like Barrack Obama Junior. Barrack is the first name and Obama and Junior are both last names.

**Correction from – Junior Obama/Barracks to Obama Junior/Barracks**

### 3. Name and surname reversed
The passenger may have mistakenly inverted the first and last name on the ticket. Passengers must present a photo ID for validation and are subject to name change fees. Examples of this type of correction would be:

Here the passenger's name is Jonny and the last name is Walker. But, he appeared on the ticket as Jonny Walker. The name after the correction should be Jonny Walker.

### Another Permitted Avianca Name Correction
In accordance with Avianca's name correction request, passengers may request that names be removed or added.

Add to that, you can request alias changes, duplicate names, hyphenated names, and more.

The following name change/correction requests listed below are subject to a name change fee. Tariff differences may apply. All changes are included as recommended in the Avianca name correction policy.

#### 1. Removing or adding patronymic and / or surname
**When the patronymic or second surname of the passenger is not indicated on the trip.**

The name of the passenger on the ticket is James David Carter Smith. But the passenger has two surnames, Carter Smith, and needs to delete "Smith." Similarly, the passenger has a middle name "David", which must also be excluded. The corrected name should be James Carter.

**Correction from Carter Smith/James David to Carter/James**

#### 2. Nicknames
When you change your alias to the name on your legal document.

**Correction from - Jos to Joseph**

### 3. Duplicate surnames
* When you have inserted the same last name more than once.
* Correction from – Carter Carter/Jimmy to Carter/Jimmy

### 4. First name or last name with a hyphen
Passengers may correct hyphenated names, provided that the names and surnames remain the same.

Correction from – Cameron/Brenda to Cameron-Diaz/Brenda

#### 5. Name change due to marriage/divorce
When the surname on the legal marriage/divorce document differs from the surname on the passenger ticket.

Correction from - Gilmour Ann/Julia to Ann/Julia

How do I change my name when booking Avianca flights?
You can simply request a name correction over the phone from Avianca Airlines' flight directors. Along with that, you can go to the airline's website.

### Avianka name correction online
Passengers should be aware that online name correction is not available for online

* Tickets purchased within 24 hours of booking
* Booking that has expired
* Bookings made with LifeMiles

You can request that the name of the unused part of the ticket be corrected. All you have to do is go to the airline's website. Get a booking with PNR. Then pay the required name change fee and confirmation of the name change will be sent to your registered email address.

**You can follow the following steps to get a better idea −**

* Go to avianca.com and go to Manage Booking.
* Enter the booking number and the passenger's last name.
* Select the passenger name you want to change.
* According to Avianca's name correction policy, the correction must not exceed 3 characters.
* Next, you need to attach your passport or government-issued photo ID.
* Check the total name change summary for the total amount due.
### Correcting Avian's name on the phone
If you find it difficult to correct your name online, you can simply call the Avianca customer service phone number. You can pay the name change fee over the phone. Add to that, you might be asked -
* To send your passport or government-issued photo ID to [e-mail]
* Authorization of your request takes 4-12 hours
* Your ticket will be reissued to the correct name.
### Avianca name change fee
Passengers are not required to pay a name change fee if they request a change within 24 hours of the date of purchase. After 24 hours, the Avianca name change fee will be:

**Booking Time Window Economy Class (USD) Business Class (USD)**
* 60 days before departure 100 75
* 30 days before departure 150 100
* 15 days before departure 200 125
* 24 hours before departure 250 150

Passenger name correction must be done after booking. The passport or ID of the passenger named on the ticket will be required when requesting a name change. The maximum number of characters must not exceed 3, including spaces. Avianca then reserves the right to reject your name correction request without a refund or reissue your ticket at an additional cost.

## How To Change flight date with Avianca Airlines

Millions of passengers base their travel plans on Avianca. Many passengers have a question about how to change the departure dates of the Avianka airline. Read this blog for details on Avianca's flight date change policy and fees.

## Steps to change your flight date with Avianca
* First, visit avianca.com and then click the "Manage Booking" button.
* Enter the booking number and the last name of the main passenger. Click Continue.
* Click the "Change Flight" button and then click the "Buy Now" button to proceed to the Avianca flight chang
* In your itinerary, select the flights you want to change and select their departure date.
* When you have selected flights, you will be able to set a new origin, destination, date and time for the new flight.
* You will then be shown a list of available flights and the fare difference between the old and new flights.
* Please review the new itinerary once and pay the fare difference through the payment portal.

### How much does it cost to change an Avianca flight?
Within 24 hours of booking, you do not need to pay Avianca's flight change fee, but after that you must. Avianca's flight change fee ranges from $25 to $150 depending on the cost of the original itinerary.

### How many times can I change my flight to Avianca?
You can change your flight date as many times as you want on Avianca. However, you should keep in mind that you will have to pay taxes on the fare difference each time you make a transfer. So it's best to make the final flight change for the first time.

### Does Avianca have a change fee?
Avianca has changed fees for changes made to flights after 24 hours of booking, but not for changes made before then.

* The change fee varies from $25 to $150 depending on the original ticket booking cost.
* For more information about an Avianca flight change, passengers can also contact an Avianca Account Specialist at 1 [phone] for quick and hassle-free assistance.