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No, you **cannot transfer a Lufthansa ticket to someone else**. + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) Like most airlines, Lufthansa treats tickets as a **non-transferable contract** between the airline and the individual whose name appears on the reservation. This means the ticket is legally valid only for the person named on it, and using it for another traveler—even a family member+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) or friend—is strictly prohibited. Attempting to transfer a ticket could result in **denied boarding**, confiscation of the ticket, or the requirement to purchase a new ticket for the second person.
The reason tickets are non-transferable is primarily + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) **security and legal compliance**. Airlines must ensure that the passenger flying matches the identification documents (passport, ID card, or visa) used during check-in. This is especially critical for **international flights**, where immigration authorities require that the traveler+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) ’s passport exactly matches the airline ticket. Allowing ticket transfers would create significant security risks and could violate aviation regulations.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
Although you cannot transfer your ticket, Lufthansa does allow **name corrections and updates** under certain circumstances, but only when the passenger remains the same person. For instance:
* **Minor name corrections**: If your name was misspelled during booking (e.g., “Jonh” instead of “John”), Lufthansa typically allows small corrections. These corrections ensure that the ticket matches the traveler’s+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) identification documents and are usually either free or carry a modest administrative fee.
* **Legal name changes**: If your name changes due to+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) **marriage, divorce, or court orders**, Lufthansa can update your ticket, provided you submit the required legal documentation. Fees may apply depending on the fare type, and passengers may need to pay any **fare difference** if ticket prices have changed.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
If the original passenger **cannot travel** and a replacement is needed, + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) the only option is to **cancel the original ticket**. Depending on the fare conditions, Lufthansa may issue a *+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) *full or partial refund**, a **voucher**, or **credit for future travel**. This credit, however, is always tied to the original ticket holder and cannot be transferred to another individual. The new traveler must purchase a separate ticket in their own name.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
Certain **special circumstances**—such as airline-initiated cancellations or + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) travel disruptions—may allow passengers to rebook without paying extra fees, but even in these cases, the new ticket must be issued in the same traveler’s name. Ticket transfer to another person is never permitted.
**Fare type also affects flexibility**.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) Basic and promotional fares generally offer the least flexibility, often prohibiting cancellations or updates, while standard and premium fares+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) may allow cancellations with partial credit or refunds. However, the non-transferable rule applies to all ticket types, regardless of class or fare.
In practice, travelers should always double-check ticket details before booking. + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) Ensuring that the correct name is entered the first time avoids the temptation of trying to transfer a ticket and prevents issues at the airport. Airlines, including Lufthansa, strictly enforce this rule to comply with **aviation security standards and international travel regulations**.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
The reason tickets are non-transferable is primarily + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) **security and legal compliance**. Airlines must ensure that the passenger flying matches the identification documents (passport, ID card, or visa) used during check-in. This is especially critical for **international flights**, where immigration authorities require that the traveler+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) ’s passport exactly matches the airline ticket. Allowing ticket transfers would create significant security risks and could violate aviation regulations.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
Although you cannot transfer your ticket, Lufthansa does allow **name corrections and updates** under certain circumstances, but only when the passenger remains the same person. For instance:
* **Minor name corrections**: If your name was misspelled during booking (e.g., “Jonh” instead of “John”), Lufthansa typically allows small corrections. These corrections ensure that the ticket matches the traveler’s+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) identification documents and are usually either free or carry a modest administrative fee.
* **Legal name changes**: If your name changes due to+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) **marriage, divorce, or court orders**, Lufthansa can update your ticket, provided you submit the required legal documentation. Fees may apply depending on the fare type, and passengers may need to pay any **fare difference** if ticket prices have changed.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
If the original passenger **cannot travel** and a replacement is needed, + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) the only option is to **cancel the original ticket**. Depending on the fare conditions, Lufthansa may issue a *+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) *full or partial refund**, a **voucher**, or **credit for future travel**. This credit, however, is always tied to the original ticket holder and cannot be transferred to another individual. The new traveler must purchase a separate ticket in their own name.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
Certain **special circumstances**—such as airline-initiated cancellations or + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) travel disruptions—may allow passengers to rebook without paying extra fees, but even in these cases, the new ticket must be issued in the same traveler’s name. Ticket transfer to another person is never permitted.
**Fare type also affects flexibility**.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) Basic and promotional fares generally offer the least flexibility, often prohibiting cancellations or updates, while standard and premium fares+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) may allow cancellations with partial credit or refunds. However, the non-transferable rule applies to all ticket types, regardless of class or fare.
In practice, travelers should always double-check ticket details before booking. + 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 ) Ensuring that the correct name is entered the first time avoids the temptation of trying to transfer a ticket and prevents issues at the airport. Airlines, including Lufthansa, strictly enforce this rule to comply with **aviation security standards and international travel regulations**.+ 1 - ( 877 ) → (738)→ (0345 )
