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United Airlines Name Change/ Correction Policy

United Airlines Name Change Policy

United Airlines Name Change/ Correction on Ticket

United Airlines Name Change Policy: Information which is provided on the ticket on the behalf of Passenger Should match the details of the citizen-government ID which has to be carried along with the passport to the Airport for Verification which helps passengers ensure a safe journey without any barriers.

Various Steps to make changes in the United Airlines ticket

Most of the time Travellers mistype their personal details, due to which they face difficulty during booking the tickets and boarding for the flight which forces them to wait for long queues as well as chances of missing the flight. Sometimes PNR number for the flight does not match the details with the passenger information which causes difficulty in the system. United Airlines provides 24×7 support to customers via a toll-free number 1-800-864-8331 and Chat assistance.

So, if u have entered your personal details incorrectly while booking a flight with United Airlines, you can follow the given below steps for the name correction policy.

  • Login to United Airlines with your registered ID and password.
  • Passengers have the right to change their Name, gender, and date of birth.
  • After the changes in the details, you need to provide a government ID as proof to change it permanently for the future.
  • You must upload a copy of your Marriage license, Divorce decree, Legal name change document, OR Government-issued IDs that show your new and old information.
  • Somehow name change requests can be done via email by raising the ticket on behalf of attaching the copy of documents that are necessary for changes.

If you don’t have any of these documents, you must upload a notarized Name change affidavit form via the link
Within two weeks your name change process will be done and if you want to make the changes again, you need to submit new documents.

If you are not able to process any request from the above steps you can call our toll-free number 18884740163 or raise a ticket through chat support, we will be happy to solve your query as soon as possible.

United Airlines Name Change/ Correction Fee

A nominal fee be charged but for the latest amount our customer needs to give a miscall on the given helpdesk number 1-800-864-8331.

Cost to make the changes in the personal details: –

Gender and DOB error

  • Free
  • Changes to be made online.
  • Changes should be done before 8 hours of flight departure.

First/middle/last name

  • Paid
  • Changes are to be made via customer service
  • Changes are to be made before flight departure

Legal name changes due to Marriage and divorce

  • Paid
  • Changes to be made via customer service
  • Changes are to be made before booking a flight

United Airlines ensures that you are just not a passenger but a family which motivates us to work towards every individual for a better travel experience in the skies. Correct information helps passengers to fly smoothly without any abondance which also creates a bond between United Airlines and customers. Soon, United Airlines will provide free access to changes in the details for our old customers who have been on a journey since established.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q.  How can we change the official name on United Airlines Tickets?
A.  By visiting the official site and applying via a new document which includes an official government ID OR notarized affidavit form.

Q.  Which documents are needed to change the name on the United Airlines ticket?
A.  Government official documents such as Marriage certificate, divorce decrees, legal name change documents, OR a Notarized affidavit form.

Q.  How much does it cost to change the name on United Airlines Reservations?
A.  Yes, a nominal fee charge on the name changes but gender and DOB can be changed online by login.

Q.  How can I change my name on United Airlines after my marriage or divorce?
A.  You need to provide your marriage certificate but in case of divorce, a divorce certificate will be needed to make the changes.

Q.  Does United Airlines allow passengers on flights with different names?
A.  No, you are not allowed to board the flight due to rules and regulations regarding security.

Q.  Can we make changes to the name before the flight?
A.  Yes, you are allowed to make Simple Name changes/Corrections, First and last name spelling, and Critical name changes.

Q.  How can we transfer a United Airlines flight ticket to another platform?
A.  No, you are not allowed to make the transfer as it is against the policy.

Q.  How much time it does take to change the official name in United Airlines?
A.  It may take up to two weeks.

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