How To Change Name On United Airlines Ticket?

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In this case, it might appear slightly confusing if you are to change the name on your United Airlines ticket. Nevertheless, it is possible to have your ticket reissued under a new name and this can only be done when you follow the necessary procedures. The following is a guide to help one when they need to change the name that is associated with the United Airlines ticket.

To be sure about a name change, the following questions need to be answered: The first action that should be taken is to find out if United Airlines has a policy of name changes for that sort of ticket. However, many of the lowest fares, such as basic economy tickets and other economy special fares, are non-changeable and non-cancellable. This means that it is prohibited to change the name that is written on such tickets. They had to buy a new ticket if they wanted to get to the other end of the line.

But for the economy, standard, premium, business, and first-class tickets, passengers are known to change the names of the tickets and for this, they pay the change fees and the difference in fares if there is any. The only way of being very sure is by using the United Airlines reservations phone number, then speaking to a customer service attendant after providing necessary ticket information.

This means that you should understand the fees that apply to your chosen flight as well as the fare difference. United has a service fee for the processing of name changes on airline tickets. All flights originating in the United States are charged a service fee of $125, while all other international flights attract a fee of $200. There could also be extra fare charges if the ticket fare has changed from that which the ticket was bought to an amount higher than the initial fare. These costs may be required to be paid through a credit card so prepare for this.

However, there are some exceptions whereby if the name change is to another member of the family in the same generation as the person, for example spouse, sibling, parent or child of the passenger, then the charge for the change may not be levied. Nevertheless, you would still be required to settle extra charges that might be charged for the fare difference.

Collect Required Documents If United were to change the traveler name on a ticket, then the organization would need to provide documentary evidence linking the old and new passenger. If the name correction or change is due to marriage or divorce, the legal documents required are marriage/divorce certificate. In all the cases of name change, such as change of name after adoption, you would require court orders.

If the new passenger is a family member of the existing passengers, you require documents that show the relationship, like a birth certificate. Photocopies are allowed but the copied material must be easily legible. For all the documents, the name change sought must be in a precise manner as that which was applied for.

Initiate Name Change Request The two principal approaches that you can use if you want to change your name on your United Airlines ticket are discussed herein.

1. Online: Visit United Airlines' website or use the United app and sign in to your account. Go to the option which is named “My Trips” and choose the ticket that you want to change the name on. From the options select ‘Change Traveler Name’, type in details of the new traveler and upload relevant documents if any. Complete payment of fees.

2. By Phone: Dial United's reservation number and tender your ticket numbers. To the agent, you could explain that you require the ticketed traveler name to be changed. State the appropriate new name and relationship to include on the identification and any documents that will be needed. Include the change fee payment during the call.

   In both of the above situations, United will review your documents to confirm whether the name change has been approved or not. In the next 24 hours, you will receive an email notification with a new ticket under the name of your choice. When flying to a foreign country, you have to ensure that the name on the ticket matches the name on the passenger's passport.

   This application is made with the hope that the name should be changed due to an error in spelling. In case the change of the name on the ticket was done because of some slight spelling mistake that actually does not affect the person traveling, it is free for United make the correction. Indeed, in the situation when the tickets were bought online and the name change is required, you can do it yourself in case the changes are to be made more than 60 days before the flight. Before your departure, it is required to call United and provide them with your ticket information and the desired change. Inverifying this, the agent will add/alter the name.

   Important Things to Note

3. When changing names on an airline ticket, keep the following aspects in mind:

• It is legal to change the name of a ticket before the flight departs where it was bought. In the case of the passenger who has checked in and boarded a flight, no changes can be made.

• After the name is changed, the new passenger is obliged to travel for all segments booked in the ticket. The old name can indeed be partially used during traveling but it is prohibited.

• Cancellations and refunds are allowed subject to separate fees applicable and fare difference if different date/time is selected.

• In the case where people have booked flights under a group booking/contract, then the group agent must be informed of changes.

  In accordance with the above-stated guidelines as well as with United's policies, one should be able to effect a change of passengers™ names on tickets. The only things you must make sure that you do is that you prepare all your documents well in advance and pay all the necessary fees on time apart from the departure time.