How Can I Change Passenger Name on United Airlines Ticket?

Sometimes, inadvertently while booking tickets, you type the name incorrectly or miss out a letter or two in the name, and the booking is confirmed on the incorrect name. A passenger must keep in mind to avoid any inconvenience at the airport or being denied to board the flight, the booking name must be identical to the name on the government-approved identity proof shown at the airport. 

 The incorrect name can be rectified following the rules of United airlines name change policy, which are as follows:

• Only minor changes in the name of the passenger is allowed. A maximum of three letters in the first, middle, and last names can be changed.
• Only changes in the name are allowed; no other changes to the passenger’s information can be changed.
• If the name is changed within 24 hours of booking, no fee will be charged.
• If the name is changed after 24 hours of booking, a name change fee will be charged.
• Government-issued identity proof like passport, aadhar card must be furnished while changing the name for verification.
• If there are more than three letters that need change, the ticket has to be canceled and make a new booking on the correct name, and if there is a difference in fare, it will be payable by the passenger.
• A ticket with the wrong name cannot be transferred to another passenger.

Ways to Change Name on United Airlines Ticket:

Through online method: After you notice the ticket has been booked with an incorrect name, United Airlines name change becomes mandatory and can be done conveniently through an online procedure. Try the steps given below to change the name:

• Reach the official website of United airlines
• Click on my trip on the homepage
• Enter confirmation number and last name
• The booking details will of incorrect name will appear on the screen
• Select name change from the drop-down list
• Make minor alterations of maximum three letters in the name
• Enter the identity proof for verification
• Pay the name change fee, if needed
• Get confirmation on the change of incorrect name.

This method will instantly confirm the rectification, and you will receive the new ticket in the correct name on your email.

Through call: Suppose you cannot do the name change online; United Airlines customer service person can assist in correcting the name on the confirmed ticket. To get in touch with United airline representative, try the following steps:

• Dial 1 800 864 8331
• Follow the IVR directions to change the name on the ticket or, 
• Choose to speak to a United airlines customer service person.
• Provide information on the incorrect name 
• Give details of your correct name and identity proof to verify
• Pay the name change fee, if payable
• Get immediate confirmation from the customer service person on the correction.

United Airlines Name Change Fee:

To correct minor mistakes in the name on the booking, a passenger is liable to pay United Airlines name change fee in a ticket as per the policy and other terms and conditions of United airlines.

• An amount of $100 - $200 can be charged by United airlines for making minor changes to an incorrect name.

Hence to gather information on United airlines' name change policy and procedure, please read the above description.