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Timing also matters Correcting a name as soon as+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 you notice the error—especially right after booking—can save money and avoid headaches later WestJet’s customer service, online “Manage Trips” portal, and mobile app generally offer ways to request a correction, and doing so early gives you the best chance of avoiding fees or complications + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
At the most basic level, WestJet—like nearly+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 all airlines—considers airline tickets **non‑transferable** That means once a ticket is issued in one person’s name, you generally **cannot replace that name entirely with someone else’s** so the ticket can be used by a different person This rule exists for important reasons:+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 airlines must provide accurate passenger information to government agencies, including security and immigration authorities, and the passenger’s name on the ticket must match the name on government‑issued identification exactly Allowing full + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345transfers to another person would undermine these security and regulatory systems, and could enable fraud or misuse of tickets If someone other than the originally ticketed passenger needs to fly, the usual process is to **cancel the original ticket (if permitted under its fare rules) and book a new one** in the other person’s name, which may mean paying cancellation charges and the current fare price for the new ticket + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
That said, WestJet *does* allow **name corrections** + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 when there’s been an error or discrepancy in the name as it was originally entered These corrections are intended to+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 fix **minor spelling errors or formatting issues**, and are fairly common Examples include correcting “Jhon” to “John,” adding a missing middle initial, fixing accidental spacing or hyphen errors, or reversing first and last names that were entered incorrectly These kinds of adjustments are allowed because the traveler remains the same individual; the airline is simply making sure the name on the + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 reservation matches the traveler’s ID to comply with security and check‑in requirements
Minor corrections are typically the easiest + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 and most cost‑effective type of name change If the error is discovered **quickly after booking**, many airlines—including WestJet—allow corrections within a **24‑hour window** with **no fee or minimal cost** Even after this initial period, WestJet generally+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 permits corrections, though there may be a **service fee or fare difference** involved if the ticket needs to be reissued The exact cost can depend on the fare type purchased; discounted or basic fares often have stricter rules and higher fees for any modification, while more flexible fares may be easier and cheaper to correct + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
In addition to minor corrections, WestJet also permits+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 **legal name changes** when the passenger’s name has changed in real life due to **marriage, divorce, or other legal processes** In these cases, the name on the ticket is updated to match the passenger’s new legal name, but the airline typically requires + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345**official documentation**—such as a marriage certificate or court order—to verify that the name change is legitimate Once verified, WestJet can reissue the ticket with the new name This is still considered a correction for the same passenger, not a transfer to a + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 different individual, and thus falls under the airline’s name correction policies
One important thing to understand is that **WestJet generally does not allow any name changes once travel has already begun** That means if part or all of the trip has already been flown, + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345it’s unlikely that WestJet will permit a correction to the name on the booking Corrections usually have to be made **before departure**
Another factor that affects how easy and how costly + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 a name correction is your **fare type** More restrictive fares, like deeply discounted or promotional tickets, often have tighter limitations and higher fees, while more flexible or refundable fares may allow changes with lower costs If the ticket was + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 booked through a **travel agent or third‑party site**, you may need to initiate the name correction through that agent, as some third‑party bookings can limit direct changes with the airline until check‑in
Timing also matters Correcting a name as soon as+ 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345 you notice the error—especially right after booking—can save money and avoid headaches later WestJet’s customer service, online “Manage Trips” portal, and mobile app generally offer ways to request a correction, and doing so early gives you the best chance of avoiding fees or complications + 1 - 877 ⇗ 738 ⇗ 0345
