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The passenger for whom the ticket has been reserved may not be available and as a consequence, you may be willing to change the passenger’s name. If that is the case, unfortunately, the British [[Airways flight](https://medium.com/@johanjons1254_53495/can-i-change-a-passenger-name-on-a-british-airways-flight-8193954a0521)] does not offer this privilege to its customers. 1-888-875-0388  The passenger’s name cannot be changed once the ticket is booked. So, let’s try to understand each of them. In case your query is still unresolved, you can also contact us directly and we will be happy to offer you assistance and resolve your queries in one go without any hassle or doubt.

## British Airways name change policy

1. As of now, British Airways does not offer the full privilege of changing a passenger’s full name. Changes can be made to the first 3 letters of the name, as well as the last 3 letters of the name.
1. If there are some special cases, in those cases, customers are requested to connect with us directly and then we can see what can be done better to change the name.

## How to change a name on British Airways?

* First, visit the British Airways website 1–888–875–0388
* Then, sign in to your account by entering the login credentials.
* After that, tap on the change/cancel option.
* Next, enter the first and last name of the passenger.
* Enter the confirmation number.
* Check the ‘change’ option checkbox and then choose any suitable flight from the list.
* Now, choose the payment option and then pay the difference amount.
* You will then receive a confirmation message on your contact email.

# British Airways Name Correction Policy

* In case there is any type of misspelling when changing the name, customers can always correct it with British Airways.
* There are no specific charges one needs to pay when changing a name with British Airways, which could be due to many reasons such as divorce, change of name after marriage, etc.
* In case the booking has been made through external agents, customers are requested to connect directly with the respective agent, who will offer all the necessary assistance to obtain the name correction on British Airways.

## British Airways Name Change Fee

* If you need to change the name on your ticket, British Airways is the airline to contact. You can pay the fee online, by phone, email, or social media. The fee varies depending on the airline and the type of change you want to make.
* If you made a mistake on your ticket, you must cancel your existing reservation and process a refund before booking a new one. The fee is based on the actual cost of the ticket, not the change in your name.
* In addition to paying the fee, British Airways requires proof of identity when changing the name on your ticket. You must provide a legal document to prove your identity. You can change your name by up to three letters and use the old name to earn Executive Club mileage points.
* If you need to change your name on a flight, you can call British Airways customer services or your travel agent to make the changes. If you do not wish to pay the fee, you can also pay for the changes yourself by calling the airline’s customer service department.
* British Airways charges a USD 150 name change fee for name correction requests made within 24 hours of purchase. 1-888-875-0388  The fee does not apply to people who make a spelling mistake or a marriage or divorce.
* However, you must pay the fee to complete the name change application. You will receive a confirmation email from British Airways after paying the fee. To secure a new ticket, you must register for a new flight.

**NOTE**:It is important to note that British Airlines does not allow passengers to exchange names.

## Can a British Airways flight be transferred to someone else?
 
* Transfer the British airways ticket to someone else. If you’ve bought a flight for yourself or someone else, but discover you’ve made a mistake, it’s easy to transfer your ticket to someone else. British Airways gives you 24 hours to cancel your booking for a full refund.
* If you need to change the name on your ticket, you can do so online or by phone. You will also need to contact the airline to inquire about possible airline-imposed fees or tax changes.
* If you wish to change your name, you must notify British Airways in writing before you board your flight. Fortunately, this process is quite easy and British Airways does not charge fees.
* However, if you change your name after getting married or divorced, you will have to pay a fee. If you wish to change your name, you may do so online or by phone, but you may be required to provide documentary proof of the change.
* If you wish to change the name on your ticket, you can use the British Airways online form or call the airline to make the change. You will need to present the person’s original ID and passport to transfer your ticket. Otherwise, you
* will have to pay the fee for a new flight.

**NOTE**: If you are changing the name, you must provide documentation showing that you are the same person as the original