If you’ve just made a booking with Delta Airlines and realized that you entered the wrong name you can quickly get it changed. In such circumstances, the first thing that comes to our mind is fear, especially if you’ve just bought a non-refundable ticket. But I am going to walk you through the Delta Airlines name correction policy so you can easily fix this.

For starters, note that the name you change has to match with your government ID. It cannot be of a different person. Many times, we want to change names on our flight tickets when we can’t take the flight and want someone else to go instead of us. In such a case, you will not be able to correct the details. However, in case of Delta ticket name misspellings you can follow the guidelines for correction policy.

What is Delta Airlines name correction policy?

Let us understand how Delta Airlines helps us manage booking when we add an incorrect spelling of our name:

• Delta Airlines allows us to correct first and last name on a booking
• The process can be done both online and offline
• If you contact their customer support, they can assist you after providing flight details
• Delta Airlines name correction policy is allowed for only one-time per ticket
• The policy can allow correction for an inverted name but not name change
• You can only change three characters of your name and not more than that
• If you have changed the name once and need to do it again, you need to reissue a ticket
• Delta change flight policy includes alterations in gender and age as well

What are the ways to change name on Delta flight?

The Delta airlines name correction policy gives you five different ways to use. I will explain each of them so you can decide what works easiest for you. Here is the list of ways:

• Name change through the official website of Delta Airlines
• Calling Delta customer service for real-time support
• Name change at an airport counter

Here are the details of how each of these works:

1. Changing name on Delta ticket with official website

The quickest method to Delta Airlines name correction is through their official website. Here are the steps to get this done in five minutes:

• Open the Delta Airlines website and log-in with your ID
• Go to the “My Trips” option to manage your flight booking
• Here you will get an option to add the Confirmation Number of the ticket purchased
• Add your last name here even if you typed it in incorrectly while buying
• Click on the bar that shows “Proceed Further”
• Next you will find a “change name” option
• Edit your name to add the correct one
• You will now have to add a government approved ID to confirm they match
• As per Delta Airlines name correction policy there will be a nominal fee to process this
• Pay the fee and find your new ticket with the accurate name

2.Contacting Delta customer service for tech support

There are times when talking to a customer care executive is more satisfactory than figuring this out on your own. In a state of panic, you are likely to make more mistakes while changing the name on your Delta ticket. If you are weary and would like to talk to someone who can solve your problem, contact customer care. The process might be more time-consuming but it will be handled by an expert.

• You can directly talk to a customer care expert by typing 800-221-1212
• There are toll-free numbers that work 24X7 and you can try 1800-123-6645 or 1800-865-1848
• Once you get through to a customer care executive explain the problem you are facing
• The executive will ask you for all the details associated to your booking
• You will have to share your ticket confirmation numbers and registered mobile
• After that they manually edit your name for correction and add the accurate one
• Before the final confirmation they executive will ask you to make a payment
• The executive will send you a link that comes in an SMS and takes you to payment section
• Once you pay the amount the executive will process the ticket and you will get an email of confirmation

3.Visiting the airport to change name at Delta Airlines counter

If both options above don’t work in your favor, the best way to solve this problem is to visit a nearby airport. It is also possible that you purchase a flight that leaves in a few hours and the best way to get support is at an airport counter. In such emergencies, you must visit the airport at least two hours prior your boarding time. Here is how a representative can help you:

• Visit the Delta Airlines counter with your ticket
• Tell the representation about the problem and ask them how they can solve it for you
• They will ask for your government ID to verify the changes you ask for
• Once they verify the changes and process it, they will ask you to pay a fee
• After the fee is processed they will give you a boarding pass with correct name

Examples of Delta Airlines name correction policy

Here are some examples of what Delta Airlines allows when you need to change your name:

1.Missed characters

Suppose your name is John Owen and while adding the details you typed in Jhn Owen. In this case, the airlines can allow you to change the name as here one character in the name was missing.

2. Wrong spelling

Suppose your name is Linda Louis and you typed in Linda Louid by mistake. You can fix your last name as that too is a change of one character.

3.Inverted name

Suppose your name is Dona Jacob and you typed in Anod Jacob by mistakes. While such mistakes don’t often happen with one’s own name, let us assume this so happened. Here, you can change the inverted name. But note that only three characters can be changed. So, in such complex situations it is best to contact with Delta customer service to solve this problem for you.

4.Other details

Apart from your government approved first and last name, your age and gender details must also be correct. By mistake if you click on male while being female or vice versa, you can change it as per the Delta Airlines policy. The same mistake can happen with details of your age and this too can be altered once.

Why you need to change name on Delta ticket?

Other than corrections mentioned through examples above, here are some reasons why you might need to change your name:

1. Adding a middle name

You can update your middle name while making changes in your Delta Airlines account through their official website. If your middle name is not present in your government approved ID, you don’t need to add it to your ticket mandatorily. But if your middle name is in your ID, you have to add the full name to your ticket. In such a case, ensure your accurately type in your full name or make changes if not added incorrectly. While middle names are not mandatory if not on ID, you can always keep your account updated with all your details.

2.Changing last name

If you change your last name on your Delta Airlines ticket because you now user your spouse’s surname after marriage, you need to present your marriage certificate at the airport during verification. Such cases are allowed with verified documents but it is best to keep your name as mentioned in government ID to reduce hassle. Until you change your name legally and across all ID proofs, you can continue with your maiden name. In case of a divorce, if you choose your maiden name while your ID records your spouse’s surname, you have to show your divorce certificate.

How much does Delta Airlines charge to change name on ticket?

If you buy a ticket with the wrong name and change it within 24 hours, chances are you don’t need to pay a fee. Delta Airlines, like most airlines give us 24 hours for making any changes to our bookings. But after 24 hours, they are likely to process your ticket and you might need to a pay a fee.

The fee charges can range between $75 to $500 depending on the flight type, duration, cost of ticket, and more. The destination and route can vary fee costs and you will find a large disparity between domestic and international ticket change prices.

Don’t let the fee cost deter you from not making the change as the airlines will not allow you to board. They will only allow when your name matches your government ID proof, so don’t risk not flying at all.

Conclusion

The quickest ways to make the best use of Delta Airlines name correction policy is to reverse it through the official website. While calling the customer care will give you real-time support, the process might be time-consuming. Here are the numbers that can help you solve your problem: 1800-123-6645, 1800-865-1848, and 800-221-1212.

If you have a Delta SkyMiles account as a frequent flyer, you can change your name on the mobile app. You simply need to log-in and edit your profile to rectify your name, add a middle name, or change surname. Once your SkyMiles account has the correct name, all flights you book with Delta will automatically have the accurate name.

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