+1(877) 419-2607 Can I Change a Name on Cathay Pacific Ticket?

Yes, you may be able to change a name on a Cathay Pacific ticket only for the purpose of updating. Updating may be required when you name has changed legally after booking a ticket. This is because the ticket must show the name that appears on passport. You may not be allowed to check in if there is a mismatch. Apart from legal changes you can also make corrections. Our TicketsChanges blog will take you through the process of Cathay Pacific change name on ticket.

Does Cathay Pacific allow Changes?
Yes, you can make changes on Cathay Pacific. Depending on which city you are departing from and whether you made your initial booking online, you may be able to make online changes. You can use the mobile application or WeChat Mini for the changes you are looking for. If you are not able to make online changes, you are supposed to call customer care. Cathay Pacific change name on ticket will require you to call customer care. Here are some things you should remember about changing a booking.

You may be able to make changes free of charge within 24 hours of the booking.
If your ticket was not booked by Cathay Pacific, you will have to call the third party.
Changes to an itinerary involving other airlines may not be usually possible. You can get in touch with the airline for changes by calling +1 (833) 933-2244. Our TicketsChanges executives available at +1(877) 419-2607 can also assist you with changes.

How Can You Change Passenger Name on Cathay Pacific?
As Cathay Pacific tickets are non-transferable, you will not be able to change a name. But if it is for the purpose of correcting an error, you can make amendments. The airline will have to confirm the changes you have made. A ticket with the amended name will be reissued to you.  Here is a look at the corrections allowed under Cathay Pacific name change rules.

Add or delete a middle name.
Correcting the order of surname, first name and middle name.
Add a middle name or any omitted part.
A typo in the name.
Correcting title or gender.
Updating name changes due to legal reasons such as marriage, divorce or adoption.
How much does Cathay Pacific charge for a name change?
Only name corrections are permitted with a restriction on the type of corrections allowed. Bookings made through reservations or online will not require you to pay any charges. But the charges on other bookings will vary depending on the country in which you booked the ticket. You will have to pay a charge of $60 as Cathay Pacific change name cost if your booked a ticket through a travel agent. This is external ticket handling charge. The total cost will be higher than this because it will also include GST. The airline entertains name change requests only if it is urgent. If you have an international flight, your name change request will be considered urgent. Here are some points to remember about the name change.

You will have to purchase a new ticket in the traveller's name if you want to completely change your name.
If you are having a codeshare flight with a partner airline, you will not be able to correct names.
You may have to pay a change fee and fare difference for name change.
Legal changes in name will require you to submit documents. You can call the airline at +1-(833)-933-2244 to know how you can submit them. Our TicketsChanges executives available at +1(877) 419-2607 may also assist you with changes.