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The most common and recommended way to accommodate a new traveler is to make a new booking for them. When doing this, ensure you match the original Flight number, date, and itinerary exactly. You should verify that seats are still available and be prepared for the price to be different. Due to dynamic pricing, the cost of the new booking for the extra ticket might be higher or lower than the original price. [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] Once the new booking is confirmed, you will have a separate Reservation code and ticket number for the new traveler. [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] Although separate, if you require the new passenger to be seated near your group, you can contact the airline directly with both Reservation codes to request linked seating, though this is not guaranteed and depends on the airline’s policy and seat availability.

If you have already made an initial booking but realized immediately that you missed a traveler, you might consider canceling the existing Reservation (if it's within the airline's or Expedia's penalty-free cancellation window, which is often 24 hours) and then making a completely new booking for all travelers. This ensures everyone is on a single Reservation. [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] This strategy is risky, however, as canceling a Flight and re-booking for the entire group means you could lose your original seats and the price might have significantly increased, making re-booking prohibitively expensive. [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] For guidance on cancellation policies and potential re-booking options, calling [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] is highly advised before taking any action.

Another scenario is if you need to add a lap infant (a child under two years old who does not require their own seat). This process is an exception to the rule. Lap infants typically do not require a separate ticket at the time of the initial booking on domestic flights (though fees may apply for international Flights). [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] To add a lap infant, you usually cannot do it via the Expedia website after the initial Reservation is made. Instead, you must contact Expedia’s customer support at [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] or, often more effectively, contact the airline directly with your booking confirmation number. [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] The airline will manually add the infant's name and details to your existing Reservation, sometimes involving a small administrative fee or tax for international travel.

If your travel plans have changed entirely and you need to adjust dates or destinations, this is referred to as rescheduling or re-booking, which is distinct from adding a traveler. Rescheduling a Flight is a major modification to the Reservation and is subject to airline change fees and any difference in fare. [[☎️ +1-833-879-8353]] Whether you are rescheduling a Flight or simply re-booking to another date, or even exploring a Hotel change, it’s best to call.

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Related Short FAQs


1. Can I link a new ticket to my existing Expedia Reservation?

• Answer: While you cannot physically "add" the ticket to the original Reservation, you can request the airline to link the separate booking reference numbers so the passengers are noted as traveling together, which can help with seating.

2. Is it cheaper to cancel and re-book with the new person?

• Answer: Rarely. Canceling a Flight often incurs significant fees, and the price of a new booking can be much higher due to dynamic pricing. It is almost always better to create a separate new booking for the additional person.

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4. Will the new ticket for the extra person have the same price?

• Answer: No, it is highly unlikely. Flight prices are dynamic, and the cost of a new booking will be based on the current available fare class at the time of purchase.

5. How do I request adjacent seating for my separate bookings?

• Answer: Once you have the separate Reservation codes, contact the airline directly (not Expedia) and provide both codes to request that the passengers be seated together. This is subject to availability and the airline's policy.

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