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Airlines also provide the option to update the passenger name in cases of *+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345*legal name changes** This typically occurs due to marriage, divorce, or other court-approved name changes In such instances, airlines require **official documentation**, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345to verify the change Once verified, the airline can reissue the ticket with the updated name It is important to note that this is treated as a name correction for the same traveler, not a transfer to a different passenger Legal name changes are usually handled manually by customer service agents rather than through automated systems + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
If the person originally booked on the ticket can + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 no longer travel and you wish to have **another person fly instead**, this is almost always **prohibited** The only practical solution is to **cancel the existing ticket and book a new ticket** for the correct passenger The options available for cancellation and+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 refunds depend on the type of fare purchased Refundable tickets may offer a full or partial refund, while non-refundable tickets often provide **travel credit** that can be used toward a future booking Lower-cost fare classes, such as basic + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 economy, typically have stricter restrictions, sometimes not allowing refunds or credits at all Higher fare classes may offer more flexibility, but even then, airlines do not allow full ticket transfers to a different individual + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
For tickets booked through **travel agencies + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 or third-party websites**, additional steps may be required Many agencies control the reservation until the flight, meaning the airline cannot + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345directly make changes to the ticket In such cases, passengers must contact the booking agency, which can result in additional fees or processing delays Keeping all booking confirmations and communications organized helps ensure the process runs smoothly and reduces the likelihood of errors or misunderstandings + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
