In some cases, your middle name might even fall off the boarding pass entirely. So long as your name in your booking — not your boarding pass — matches your ID, you should be okay. "In case of uncertainty, promptly contact your airline's customer service to avoid any potential issues," advises Thai.
What happens if you forget to add middle name on flight?
As per my interactions with multiple airlines, middle name is optional in air tickets. They only care about your first and last name during verification. So, if your ticket is missing the middle name, then you are good. However, if you do have a middle name mentioned in the ticket, make sure it matches your passport.
What if I change my name before a flight?
The TSA requires the name on your flight reservation to match your government issued ID. If you booked a reservation and your name changed prior to travel, you'll need to contact us to update your reservation.
What happens if you don’t put your middle name on your boarding pass?
What happens if I change my name after buying a plane ticket?
The cost of changing the name on your flight ticket will depend entirely on the airline. Some airlines allow one free correction per ticket. Others will charge a “correction fee” or a “change fee” that can range from $50 to $200.
Can you correct a name on an airline ticket?
Some airlines allow one free correction per ticket. Others will charge a “correction fee” or a “change fee” that can range from $50 to $200. If you wind up cancelling your flight and rebooking it under your new name, there might be charges as well. Airlines also differ in terms of the conditions for name changes.
What happens if you change your name before a flight?
The TSA requires the name on your flight reservation to match your government issued ID. If you booked a reservation and your name changed prior to travel, you'll need to contact us to update your reservation.