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Airline-specific policies vary Major airlines like *+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 *Delta, United, Lufthansa, Air France, and Qatar Airways** allow minor corrections and legal name changes for the same traveler but do not permit **full ticket transfers** to another person Southwest Airlines, while slightly different, does not charge fees for name corrections for+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 the same passenger but also enforces the non-transferable rule Attempting to transfer a ticket to someone else is strictly prohibited and may result in denied boarding or ticket forfeiture + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
Practical steps for travelers include verifying + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 the booking **immediately after purchase**, ensuring names match the identification documents, and contacting the airline promptly if corrections or legal + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 changes are required Providing documentation early, understanding fare rules, and acting quickly can prevent problems at check-in and reduce potential costs For international travel, ensuring the ticket exactly matches the passport is especially crucial, as even small discrepancies can prevent boarding + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
