Correct Name On American Airlines Ticket | 📞 802-347-4275 📞 | Step By Step Guide

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It's pretty tough getting your name corrected if you have misspelled it while booking an American Airlines flight ticket. You cannot go to their website and correct it like you do when booking tickets because it's actually not that simple. When you purchase a ticket, the ticket is automatically issued via a GDS. Think of it like a printed ticket—once printed, correction is just not possible.

American Airlines Name Correction Policy

If it's just a few letters, American Airlines is pretty lenient and will correct it free of charge or for a small service fee of $50 if you booked through a third party. They go ahead and correct it instantly. The GDS allows a couple of letters to be corrected for domestic American Airlines flights without much resistance.

Go through the policy at: AA Policies

Can I Change My Full Name on an American Airlines Ticket?

Yes, but not without a headache. As per their policy, it's not allowed at all, but they do consider some cases. Don’t expect it to be free—it costs money to reissue a ticket with the GDS. American Airlines will forward that cost to you along with labor charges. Generally, it costs $125 for domestic flights and could be higher for international tickets. You will also need to submit your ID.

Can I Change My Last Name on My AA Ticket?

Yes. If the reason for your last name change is marriage, they will gladly do it for you, sometimes even without an ID. They may still charge $50 if it’s booked through an agency. In fact, they might charge a service fee even if the booking was made on the AA platform. It’s entirely at American Airlines' discretion, but it is possible.

American Airlines Name Correction Number

Calling American Airlines' customer service line is a nightmare. If you have questions or want to make special travel arrangements, you can do so online or call 800-433-7300. The same applies for name corrections, but expect to stay on hold for hours. You can also fill out the online form and wait for them to contact you, which is not a great option if you have a flight in the next few days. Alternatively, you can call a third-party OTA, like Reservation Desk (802-347-4275), which may charge a service fee of up to $50 but can get the job done quickly.

Does American Airlines Charge for Name Changes?

They may or may not. For some cases, like international flights to moderate/high-risk countries, American Airlines may completely deny name corrections. For international flights, it usually requires an ID and a reissuance fee or a service fee of up to $125. For domestic flights, it’s mostly free of cost or up to $50 for correcting a few letters.

Change Name Spelling on an American Airlines Ticket

As mentioned earlier, American Airlines allows changes of a few letters for free or for a $50 fee (if booked through agencies like Expedia, Orbitz, etc.). This is why it’s always a good idea to book directly through aa.com. They don’t appreciate it when you book their tickets elsewhere just to save a few dollars.

Can I Cancel an American Airlines Ticket and Get a Refund?

Yes and no. It completely depends on the ticket. If you purchased a basic economy fare, forget about a refund. If they feel generous, they might give you American Airlines credit after deducting $99. If it’s a Main Cabin, Flex, or First Class ticket—you may have to fight for a refund in Main Cabin, but Flex and First Class tickets are usually refunded without issues.