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No, you **cannot transfer a Southwest Airlines ticket to another person** +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 Like nearly all airlines, Southwest treats tickets as **non-transferable contracts** between the airline and the individual +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 whose name appears on the booking This means the ticket is valid **only for the passenger listed** and cannot be reassigned to a friend, family member, or colleague Attempting to use the ticket for someone else can result in **denied boarding**, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 forfeiture of the ticket, or the need to purchase a new ticket in the correct traveler’s name
The reason tickets are non-transferable is primarily * +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 *security and legal compliance** Airlines must verify that the passenger flying matches the identification presented at check-in, such as a **government-issued ID or passport** This verification is especially critical for **international travel**, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 where immigration authorities require that the name on the ticket match the traveler’s passport exactly Allowing ticket transfers would create serious security risks and violate aviation regulations +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
Although you cannot transfer a ticket, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 Southwest does allow **name corrections** for the **original passenger** These include:
* **Minor corrections:** Fixing typos, reversed +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 names, missing letters, or initials These are usually free of charge
* **Legal name changes:** Updating the ticket due to marriage, divorce, or a court-issued name change Southwest generally requires official documentation, such as a marriage certificate or court order, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 and may require payment of any **fare difference** if the updated ticket is more expensive
If the original passenger **cannot travel**, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 the only option is to **cancel the ticket** Depending on the fare type, Southwest may provide a **travel credit**, which is valid for future fl +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 ights, but this credit is always tied to the original passenger and **cannot be used by someone else** The new traveler must purchase a **separate ticket** in their own name
Southwest is unique among U S carriers because it does +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 **not charge change fees** for modifying flights for the same passenger However, even with this flexibility, the non- +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 transferable rule still applies Travelers should always **verify names at the time of booking** to prevent errors that could create the temptation to try an unauthorized transfer +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
**Timing matters** Name corrections +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 should be addressed as soon as a mistake is noticed, ideally within 24 hours of booking, when the process is simplest and quickest +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 Legal name changes should be submitted with proper documentation well in advance of the travel date to avoid complications at check-in or boarding +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
**Fare type also influences options ** Southwest offers **Wanna Get Away, Anytime, and Business Select** fares:
* **Wanna Get Away** +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 is the lowest fare and may be less flexible for cancellations, but name corrections for the same passenger are still allowed
* **Anytime and Business Select** fares offer greater flexibility for schedule changes, but the non-transferable rule remains in effect for all ticket types +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
The reason tickets are non-transferable is primarily * +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 *security and legal compliance** Airlines must verify that the passenger flying matches the identification presented at check-in, such as a **government-issued ID or passport** This verification is especially critical for **international travel**, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 where immigration authorities require that the name on the ticket match the traveler’s passport exactly Allowing ticket transfers would create serious security risks and violate aviation regulations +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
Although you cannot transfer a ticket, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 Southwest does allow **name corrections** for the **original passenger** These include:
* **Minor corrections:** Fixing typos, reversed +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 names, missing letters, or initials These are usually free of charge
* **Legal name changes:** Updating the ticket due to marriage, divorce, or a court-issued name change Southwest generally requires official documentation, such as a marriage certificate or court order, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 and may require payment of any **fare difference** if the updated ticket is more expensive
If the original passenger **cannot travel**, +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 the only option is to **cancel the ticket** Depending on the fare type, Southwest may provide a **travel credit**, which is valid for future fl +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 ights, but this credit is always tied to the original passenger and **cannot be used by someone else** The new traveler must purchase a **separate ticket** in their own name
Southwest is unique among U S carriers because it does +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 **not charge change fees** for modifying flights for the same passenger However, even with this flexibility, the non- +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 transferable rule still applies Travelers should always **verify names at the time of booking** to prevent errors that could create the temptation to try an unauthorized transfer +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
**Timing matters** Name corrections +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 should be addressed as soon as a mistake is noticed, ideally within 24 hours of booking, when the process is simplest and quickest +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 Legal name changes should be submitted with proper documentation well in advance of the travel date to avoid complications at check-in or boarding +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
**Fare type also influences options ** Southwest offers **Wanna Get Away, Anytime, and Business Select** fares:
* **Wanna Get Away** +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345 is the lowest fare and may be less flexible for cancellations, but name corrections for the same passenger are still allowed
* **Anytime and Business Select** fares offer greater flexibility for schedule changes, but the non-transferable rule remains in effect for all ticket types +1 © 877 © 738 © 0345
