+1(855) 535-3268 Can I Change a Name on a Japan Airlines Ticket?

Japan Airlines does not allow a change of name once the ticket is booked. The only way to change a name on JAL ticket is by cancelling the ticket and rebooking it in the desired name. Other changes will depend on the type of ticket you booked. In this TicketsChanges blog, we will consider in detail the solutions the airline provides for Japan Airlines change name on ticket.

Does Japan Airlines allow Changes?
Japan Airlines will allow a change to a ticket only if the fare conditions allow. Apart from that, you can make the changes only if the reservation is complete. For reservations which have been partially paid, no changes can be made. If you want to make changes to a booking for which full payment has not been made, you will have to cancel the booking and rebook. Here is a look at how ticket type can impact your chances to change a ticket.

Changes allowed: Flex, JAL CARD Flex, Business Flex, Specific Route Flex, Shareholder's Flex, Remote Island Flex.

No changes allowed: Saver, Special Saver, Round Trip Saver, Promotion, Sky Mate Fare, JALCARD Sky Mate Fare, Senior Citizen Fare.

Changes to a booking including Japan Airlines change name on ticket must be completed before the departure. You can call the airline at +1-(800)-525-3663 if you want to know what are remedies available if you want to change a ticket ahead of departure. You can also discuss your concern with our TicketsChanges executives available at +1(855) 535-3268.

How Can You Change Passenger Name on Japan Airlines?
If you want to update a passenger’s information like name or date of birth, you will have to cancel the booking and rebook. Minor corrections in case of misspellings will be allowed. Make sure you spot the error before the departure because all changes are allowed at least 20 minutes before departure. There are some typical things about entering the name on a JAL ticket.

If the last name has a single letter, you will not be able use a letter. Since the airline system allows you to type at least 2 letters, you can enter the letter twice. Also, special characters like periods or hyphens are not accepted. Here is the process you can follow to correct a passenger's name under Japan Airlines name change rules.

Contact the JAL ticket counter at the airport or JAL ticket office.
Provide copies of the identification/travel documents with the correct spelling on them to the agent.
A revised ticket with the correct name will be issued by the agent.
How much does Japan Airlines Charge for a Name Change?
Japan Airlines will not charge you any fee for name correction. Name change will require you to cancel and rebook the ticket. So, Japan Airlines change name cost will include the below payments:

Payment of the fare difference if the ticket price is recalculated with the current fare.
You may have to pay a cancellation fee if you have to rebook the ticket.
On international flights, Japan Airlines name change rules are strict. You will not be allowed to board a flight even if a misspelling or typing mistake is found. Any error should not be taken lightly. The airline can be reached at +1-(800)-525-3663 to understand what you can do to amend the mistake. Our TicketsChanges executives available at +1(855) 535-3268 can also assist you with updating your name.