# How to Change a Name on Korean Air Flight ?

Korean Air 1(888)-657–3644 Flight Name Change

## Know Korean Air's name change policy

Korean Air's name change policy allows passengers to make changes or corrections to the ticket name based on the ticket type and fare rules related to the ticket booked. Please note that the name on the ticket must be exactly the name that appears on the passenger's passport or other government-issued identification document.

This article will explain how to change or correct the name on previously issued airline tickets, the rules associated with corrections, change fees and much more.

### Rules for changing the name of Korean Air plane ticket

In accordance with Korean Air's name change policy,

* Name correction or change is permitted on on-air segments operated by Korean Air.
* On a misspelled name, the correction can be made up to three characters on the first/middle name.
* The airline may charge a $250 name correction fee on international bookings and a $150 fee on a domestic flight within South Korea.
* Infants are excluded from the name change fee.
* The airline allows a name change for marriage/divorce reasons and will be subject to a change fee.
* Travelers must submit copies of official documents confirming the name change after ticket issuance.
* In case of ticket correction or name change within 24 hours of booking, passengers can cancel the reservation, request a full refund and rebook by entering the correct passenger name.

### Korean Air Legal Name Change Application

**If one or more of the exclusions listed below are applicable, a name change request can be made on the Korean Air flight ticket:**

* The ticket must include flight operation and market by Korean Air.
* If more than three characters of first/middle/last name need to be corrected.
* Corrected Korean Air accident names on the plane ticket.
* If reissue of the ticket is required a second time.
* Adding a last name without any name changes.
* If the names on the ticket are reversed.
* Change of maiden or married name

### How do I change my name on Korean Air?

There are different methods (online and offline) that can be used by passengers to change or correct their name, such as over the phone and online through the official Korean Air website.

**Changing the name of a Korean plane ticket online**

Name correction requests purchased through the website may be initiated for correction online.

**The steps to follow are:**

* Visit the official Korean Air website on your favorite web browser.
* Go to the “Manage reservation” section.
* Fill in the reference number and passenger name to retrieve bookings.
* Then choose the name of the passenger that needs to be corrected.
* Note: Only three characters are allowed for first/last name correction on the airline website.
* Click the “Change Name” button and type the corrected form in the box provided.
* It will now be redirected to the payment window.
* In the next step, pay the change fee charged.

Finally, a confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address including the updated name on the e-ticket.

**Changing name on Korean Air ticket offline by phone:**

**Here are the steps to follow:**

* Call Korean Air customer service at 1(888)-657-3644 to change the name and phone number.
* Speak to the representative regarding name correction and provide the required information to retrieve the reservations.
* Provide relevant documents to support the request made.
* Pay the change fee and fare difference (if applicable).
* The representative will send a confirmation email with the corrected name on the flight ticket to the passenger's registered email address.

**Note:** Passengers can request a name change up to 24 hours before the flight's scheduled departure.

#### Korean Air Skypass Name Change Policy

Travelers must comply with Korean Air's name change policy, as the Skypass mileage account name must exactly match the name on their passport or government-issued ID.

**Simple name correction:**

* Spelling correction of first name.
* Change the name of a nickname.
* Correction or change of prefix, title or suffix.
* Adding or removing initials or middle names.
* Correct reversed first/last name.
* Other name changes must be requested by telephone or in writing.
* Travelers must submit copies of the corresponding name change application as valid legal documents such as:
* Legal change of name document
* Marriage certificate
* Divorce decree

**Conclusion:**

Korean Air's name change policy provides flexibility for a name change which will depend on the type of ticket purchased by the traveler.

Changing the booking can be done easily and it is also possible to enter the correct name on the ticket. With the 24-hour name change policy, passengers can request a name change free of charge. Just follow the process provided by Korean Air and all issues will be resolved without much difficulty.

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