+1(855) 535-3268 How Do I Change my Name on Etihad Airways Booking?

You must book an Etihad ticket with the name that is mentioned on the passport. In case of errors, you can ask the airline to make amendments. But only up to a point where there is no mismatch in the name on the ticket and passport. Further than this, the airline will not be able to help you with Etihad Airways change name on ticket. Our TicketsChanges blog will provide insight into the other changes that are possible on Etihad.

Does Etihad Airways allow Changes?
Yes, Etihad Airways will allow changes but there is a timeline and applicable charges. A few changes may be allowed up to 2 hours before the flight. You can check whether the fare conditions allow you to make changes to your flight. Here are a few things you must remember about changing a flight.

If your itinerary involves a codeshare or partner airline, you will not be able to make the changes online.
If your ticket was issued through a travel agent, you will have to call the third party.
In case you have mixed one or more fare classes on the itinerary, the most restrictive flight change rule will be applicable. You can call the airline at 19143038393 to know how to change tickets where you mix one or more fare classes. Our TicketsChanges executives on +1(855) 535-3268 also assist you with changes.

How can you Change a Passenger Name on Etihad Airways?
You cannot expect the airline to change a passenger's name because airline tickets are non-transferable. But, you can update the flyer details like phone number, address and passport online. Changes are allowed only if it is meant to rectify an error. Also, the error to be rectified should not exceed 3 characters under Etihad Airways name change rules.

You can add a middle name or surname. A nickname can be changed to a person’s legal name. The airline will not change or correct name after the first flight on your itinerary has taken off. Here are some points you should remember about name changes.

Correcting an error will require you to call the contact center.
You will have to cancel the ticket and rebook it in the traveller’s name if the itinerary involves a partner airline.
How much does Etihad Airways Charge for a Name Change?
Etihad Airways will not charge you a fee if it is for the purpose of updating your name. But Etihad Airways change name cost may include a service fee. $30 is the service fee for passengers with Basic Economy tickets. The charge you pay will be 10% more if you approach the airline with a name correction request up to 4 days or 96 hours before the departure. Business and First class passengers need not pay service fee. But only one change is permitted free of charge. For subsequent changes, they may have to pay a service fee. Here are several things you should remember about the charges you will have to pay for name correction.

Rebooking a ticket under circumstances when you cannot correct a name will require you to rebook and pay fare difference and change fee.
If your ticket was booked in Australia, Etihad will charge $150 for name correction.
You may avoid the hassles of correcting names if you follow the name format guidelines. A detailed guideline on the format you must follow for registering a name is available on Etihad website. The airline can be reached at 19143038393 to offer you help with booking a ticket. Our TicketsChanges executives on +1(855) 535-3268 can also assist you with booking a ticket.