[Comprehensive⇢Guide] Delta Airlines Name Change Policy

When you book a flight with Delta Airlines +1 [800-(228):2534], the name you enter on the reservation becomes part of a formal +1 [800-(228):2534], legal travel document +1 [800-(228):2534], and that name must +1 [800-(228):2534], at check-in and boarding +1 [800-(228):2534], match exactly the name on your passport or ID +1 [800-(228):2534]. Because of this +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines treats its tickets and bookings as “personal +1 [800-(228):2534],” meaning that tickets are issued to a specific person and are non-transferable +1 [800-(228):2534]. As a result +1 [800-(228):2534], a full name change—that is +1 [800-(228):2534], replacing the original passenger with a different person—is generally not permitted +1 [800-(228):2534].
However +1 [800-(228):2534], recognizing that human error can lead to spelling mistakes +1 [800-(228):2534], transliteration issues +1 [800-(228):2534], or minor typos +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines allows limited name corrections or amendments under certain conditions +1 [800-(228):2534]. These exceptions are meant only for fixing or clarifying the correct name of the same traveling passenger—not for transferring the ticket to someone else +1 [800-(228):2534].
The kinds of name corrections allowed by Delta Airlines policy include small spelling mistakes (for example +1 [800-(228):2534], a misspelled first name or last name) +1 [800-(228):2534], errors in transliteration +1 [800-(228):2534], mistakes involving the order of first name and last name +1 [800-(228):2534], omissions such as missing a middle name or second given name +1 [800-(228):2534], or incorrectly entered surname versus given name +1 [800-(228):2534].
In formal terms +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines’s policy states that full name changes or transfers that result in a different passenger taking the reservation are not allowed +1 [800-(228):2534]. The ticket and reservation are considered personal documents +1 [800-(228):2534], and this policy is designed to prevent misuse +1 [800-(228):2534], fraud +1 [800-(228):2534], or ticket reselling +1 [800-(228):2534].
If you discover a mistake +1 [800-(228):2534], such as a misspelling or missing middle name +1 [800-(228):2534], you can request a “name correction +1 [800-(228):2534].” Such changes must be handled carefully: you must not cancel the existing booking until the corrected booking is confirmed +1 [800-(228):2534]. In practice +1 [800-(228):2534], a new passenger name record (PNR) is created for the corrected name +1 [800-(228):2534]. Once that is confirmed +1 [800-(228):2534], the old PNR with the wrong name can be cancelled +1 [800-(228):2534]. This ensures that seat assignment +1 [800-(228):2534], fare class +1 [800-(228):2534], and any special services or frequent-flyer data remain synchronized properly +1 [800-(228):2534].
Whether the change is handled via correction within the same PNR or via creation of a new PNR depends on the nature of the correction and the ticket’s status—issued or unissued +1 [800-(228):2534]. For example +1 [800-(228):2534], if the ticket has already been issued +1 [800-(228):2534], the correction must go through the airline’s system to confirm the rebooking under the correct name and re-issue the ticket +1 [800-(228):2534].
Because Delta Airlines treats the ticket as non-transferable +1 [800-(228):2534], any attempt to replace the passenger—that is +1 [800-(228):2534], give the ticket to someone else—would not be considered a name correction +1 [800-(228):2534]. That is not permitted under Delta Airlines’s rules +1 [800-(228):2534].
Name corrections generally involve a fee +1 [800-(228):2534]. The standard charge varies depending on route +1 [800-(228):2534], fare type +1 [800-(228):2534], and booking method +1 [800-(228):2534]. For domestic flights within Greece +1 [800-(228):2534], the fee is typically lower +1 [800-(228):2534], while international flights may incur higher fees +1 [800-(228):2534], sometimes ranging from €50 up to €150 depending on the fare class and route +1 [800-(228):2534].
In addition +1 [800-(228):2534], if the change involves a legal name change due to marriage +1 [800-(228):2534], divorce +1 [800-(228):2534], or another official reason +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines requires supporting documentation +1 [800-(228):2534], such as a marriage certificate +1 [800-(228):2534], updated passport or national ID +1 [800-(228):2534], or court order +1 [800-(228):2534]. Only then will they process a name change request to reflect the new legal name +1 [800-(228):2534].
It’s important to note that name corrections must be requested before check-in and before travel +1 [800-(228):2534]. Once check-in is completed or the flight is near departure +1 [800-(228):2534], the chances of successfully changing the name become very slim +1 [800-(228):2534].
If the ticket was purchased via a third-party travel agency +1 [800-(228):2534], special travel package +1 [800-(228):2534], or as part of a bundled deal +1 [800-(228):2534], the rules may be stricter +1 [800-(228):2534]. For travel packages +1 [800-(228):2534], the company’s terms often state that full name changes or transfers to third parties are not allowed +1 [800-(228):2534]. Only minor corrections may be permitted in limited circumstances +1 [800-(228):2534].
In practice +1 [800-(228):2534], correcting a name on an existing ticket tends to involve this workflow: first +1 [800-(228):2534], contact either the agency through which you booked or Delta Airlines +1 [800-(228):2534], provide the correct name and any necessary documents +1 [800-(228):2534], request a new PNR under the corrected name while keeping your original booking intact until verification is done +1 [800-(228):2534], pay the prescribed fee +1 [800-(228):2534], have the ticket reissued +1 [800-(228):2534], verify that all special services (seat assignments +1 [800-(228):2534], frequent-flyer number +1 [800-(228):2534], special requests) have been transferred to the new booking +1 [800-(228):2534], and then cancel the incorrect reservation if required +1 [800-(228):2534].
Because the corrected name must match official ID exactly +1 [800-(228):2534], even small spelling mistakes or omission/addition of a middle name are taken seriously +1 [800-(228):2534]. Close matches are often not sufficient and can lead to issues at check-in or boarding +1 [800-(228):2534], including refusal to allow travel +1 [800-(228):2534]. Travelers are strongly advised to have exactly matching names +1 [800-(228):2534], and if there is any doubt +1 [800-(228):2534], to correct them in advance rather than risk denial at the airport +1 [800-(228):2534].
To illustrate +1 [800-(228):2534], consider a few practical scenarios +1 [800-(228):2534]. Suppose you booked a flight from Athens to London and mistyped your surname +1 [800-(228):2534], for example +1 [800-(228):2534], “Papadopoulos” became “Papdopoulos +1 [800-(228):2534].” If you notice the error immediately +1 [800-(228):2534], you contact Delta Airlines or your travel agent and request a name correction +1 [800-(228):2534]. Because this is a small spelling error and the passenger remains the same +1 [800-(228):2534], the correction is allowed +1 [800-(228):2534]. You pay the fee +1 [800-(228):2534], provide proof of ID +1 [800-(228):2534], and the ticket is reissued with the correct name +1 [800-(228):2534]. Your seat +1 [800-(228):2534], booking class +1 [800-(228):2534], and itinerary remain unchanged +1 [800-(228):2534].
In another scenario +1 [800-(228):2534], if you omitted your middle name on the booking but it is present on your passport +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines generally allows adding or correcting the middle name under their rules +1 [800-(228):2534]. Documentation may be required +1 [800-(228):2534], and the correction must be requested prior to check-in +1 [800-(228):2534].
However +1 [800-(228):2534], if you booked a ticket for “John Smith” and want to give it to a friend “David Brown +1 [800-(228):2534],” that is considered a full name change or ticket transfer +1 [800-(228):2534]. Delta Airlines’s policy does not allow this +1 [800-(228):2534]. The ticket is personal and non-transferable; you would need to cancel the original booking (if fare rules allow) and have your friend purchase a new ticket in their own name +1 [800-(228):2534].
For travelers who have legally changed their name +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines allows a request for a name change if proper documentation is submitted +1 [800-(228):2534]. This ensures the ticket matches the passenger’s legal name as shown on travel ID +1 [800-(228):2534].
There are several practical tips for managing name issues +1 [800-(228):2534]. First +1 [800-(228):2534], always double-check that the name entered during booking matches exactly the passport or ID +1 [800-(228):2534], including spelling +1 [800-(228):2534], order of first and last names +1 [800-(228):2534], middle names +1 [800-(228):2534], and special characters or transliteration +1 [800-(228):2534]. Second +1 [800-(228):2534], address any errors immediately after booking +1 [800-(228):2534], before ticket issuance +1 [800-(228):2534]. Third +1 [800-(228):2534], keep copies of your booking confirmation +1 [800-(228):2534], payment receipt +1 [800-(228):2534], and any communication with Delta Airlines or your travel agent until the corrected ticket is fully confirmed +1 [800-(228):2534]. Fourth +1 [800-(228):2534], be aware of the fees for corrections and budget accordingly +1 [800-(228):2534]. Fifth +1 [800-(228):2534], understand that a name correction is not a ticket transfer—full name changes to a different traveler are not allowed +1 [800-(228):2534]. Lastly +1 [800-(228):2534], provide documentation for legal name changes or significant corrections when requested by the airline +1 [800-(228):2534].
In conclusion +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines allows name corrections under specific circumstances +1 [800-(228):2534], primarily for fixing spelling mistakes +1 [800-(228):2534], transliteration issues +1 [800-(228):2534], or missing middle names +1 [800-(228):2534]. The airline does not permit full name changes or ticket transfers to a different passenger +1 [800-(228):2534]. Name corrections must be requested before travel +1 [800-(228):2534], may require a fee +1 [800-(228):2534], and often involve reissuing the ticket under a new PNR +1 [800-(228):2534]. By ensuring names match official identification at the time of booking and addressing errors promptly +1 [800-(228):2534], travelers can avoid complications and ensure smooth boarding +1 [800-(228):2534]. Following these guidelines makes navigating Delta Airlines’s name-change policy straightforward and avoids any potential issues at the airport +1 [800-(228):2534].
Yes +1 [800-(228):2534], Delta Airlines allows name changes on tickets +1 [800-(228):2534], but this is subject to specific conditions +1 [800-(228):2534], fees +1 [800-(228):2534], and restrictions +1 [800-(228):2534]. The policy applies to most tickets +1 [800-(228):2534], but not all fare types permit changes +1 [800-(228):2534], and it depends on the ticket's status (e +1 [800-(228):2534].g +1 [800-(228):2534]. +1 [800-(228):2534], issued +1 [800-(228):2534], confirmed +1 [800-(228):2534], or refundable) +1 [800-(228):2534].
Name changes are typically allowed only before the flight departs +1 [800-(228):2534]. Once the ticket is issued +1 [800-(228):2534], changes can be made if the fare rules permit it (e +1 [800-(228):2534].g +1 [800-(228):2534]. +1 [800-(228):2534], flexible or changeable fares) +1 [800-(228):2534]. Non-refundable or deeply discounted tickets often do not allow name changes +1 [800-(228):2534]. Changes are possible for adults +1 [800-(228):2534], children +1 [800-(228):2534], and infants +1 [800-(228):2534], but the new name must match the passenger's valid travel documents (e +1 [800-(228):2534].g +1 [800-(228):2534]. +1 [800-(228):2534], passport or ID) +1 [800-(228):2534]. For minors +1 [800-(228):2534], parental consent may be required +1 [800-(228):2534]. Requests must be made at least 24-48 hours before departure +1 [800-(228):2534], depending on the route and booking channel +1 [800-(228):2534]. Last-minute changes are generally not allowed +1 [800-(228):2534]. Seats must be available in the same booking class; otherwise +1 [800-(228):2534], the change may not proceed +1 [800-(228):2534].
Delta Airlines charges a name change fee +1 [800-(228):2534], which varies by route +1 [800-(228):2534], fare type +1 [800-(228):2534], and timing +1 [800-(228):2534]. For example +1 [800-(228):2534], within Europe +1 [800-(228):2534], it might be around €50-€100 per passenger +1 [800-(228):2534], while international flights could cost €100-€200 or more +1 [800-(228):2534]. If the new name requires a higher fare (e +1 [800-(228):2534].g +1 [800-(228):2534]. +1 [800-(228):2534], due to pricing changes) +1 [800-(228):2534], you'll pay the difference plus the change fee +1 [800-(228):2534]. Taxes +1 [800-(228):2534], surcharges +1 [800-(228):2534], or seat selection fees may apply if the original booking included them +1 [800-(228):2534].
To request a name change +1 [800-(228):2534], you can do so online through Delta Airlines' website or app +1 [800-(228):2534], if the booking was made there +1 [800-(228):2534]. Log in to your reservation and follow the change options +1 [800-(228):2534]. Alternatively +1 [800-(228):2534], call Delta Airlines customer service or visit an Delta Airlines office/agent +1 [800-(228):2534]. For international support +1 [800-(228):2534], use local numbers listed on their site +1 [800-(228):2534]. If booked via a travel agent or site like Expedia +1 [800-(228):2534], contact them first—they may handle it on behalf of Delta Airlines +1 [800-(228):2534].
This information is drawn from Delta Airlines' official website (Delta Airlinesair +1 [800-(228):2534].com) and their terms and conditions +1 [800-(228):2534], as well as general airline policies +1 [800-(228):2534]. Policies can change +1 [800-(228):2534], so always verify directly with Delta Airlines for your specific ticket (provide the PNR or booking reference) +1 [800-(228):2534]. For example +1 [800-(228):2534], their FAQ section confirms name changes are possible with fees +1 [800-(228):2534], but emphasizes checking fare rules +1 [800-(228):2534]. If your ticket is non-changeable +1 [800-(228):2534], options like cancellations or rebookings might be explored instead +1 [800-(228):2534].