Turkish Airlines Name Change Policy: Correcting Misspellings, Legal Name Changes, and Fees
Turkish Airlines has a strict policy regarding name changes on tickets. In general, name changes are not permitted unless there is a misspelling or the passenger has legally changed their name. Even then, the process can be complex and may require rebooking the ticket at the current fare.
When Name Changes Are Allowed
Turkish Airlines will allow a name change in the following situations:
- Your name has been misspelled on the ticket (usually changes of 2 or more characters)
- Your full legal name does not appear on the ticket
- You have legally changed your name after purchasing the ticket, such as due to marriage, divorce, or adoption
In these cases, you must contact Turkish Airlines or your travel agency immediately to correct the name. Failure to do so may result in being denied boarding at the airport.
Ticket Name Requirements
For Turkish Airlines tickets, the name must match exactly as it appears on your passport or government-issued ID. This includes:
- First name
- Middle name (if included on ID)
- Last name
If your middle name is on your ID, it must also be on the ticket. The information must be consistent across your passport, ID, ticket, and other travel documents.
Misspelled Names
If your name has been misspelled on the ticket by 2 or more characters, Turkish Airlines will usually allow you to correct it. However, this may require canceling and rebooking your ticket at the current fare, plus any applicable fees.
Legal Name Changes
If you have legally changed your name after purchasing the ticket, such as due to marriage, divorce, or adoption, you can request a name change. You must provide a copy of the legal documentation proving the name change, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
In this case, you will likely need to cancel and rebook your ticket under the new legal name, paying the applicable cancellation fee plus any fare difference and service charges. Turkish Airlines does not specify a name change fee for legal name changes.
Award Tickets
To change the name on a Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles award ticket, you must submit a feedback form with a copy of your passport, ID, or legal documentation proving the name change. You can do this online or through a Turkish Airlines sales office, travel agency, or airport desk.
Rebooking Fees
If you need to rebook your ticket due to a name change, you will be responsible for the following fees:
- Cancellation fee
- Fare difference between the old and new ticket
- Applicable service/administrative charges
The exact fees will depend on your fare rules and the timing of the change.
Changing Name on Ticket After Marriage
Yes, you can change your name on a Turkish Airlines ticket after marriage. The process is the same as for other legal name changes:
- Contact Turkish Airlines or your travel agency to request the name change
- Provide a copy of your valid marriage certificate as proof of the name change
- Cancel and rebook your ticket under your new legal name, paying any applicable fees
Changing Name on Ticket After Divorce
Turkish Airlines also allows name changes after divorce. The process is the same as for other legal name changes:
- Contact Turkish Airlines or your travel agency to request the name change
- Provide a copy of your divorce decree as proof of the name change
- Cancel and rebook your ticket under your new legal name, paying any applicable fees
Name Change Fees
Turkish Airlines does not specify a name change fee for legal name changes due to marriage, divorce, adoption, etc. However, you will likely need to cancel and rebook your ticket, so you will be responsible for:
- Cancellation fee
- Fare difference between the old and new ticket
- Applicable service/administrative charges
The exact fees will depend on your fare rules and the timing of the change.
Modifying vs Changing Name
Turkish Airlines makes a distinction between modifying and changing a name on a ticket:
- Modifying: Changing a name by 2 characters or less, such as correcting a misspelling. This may be allowed without rebooking.
- Changing: Changing a name by more than 2 characters, such as due to marriage, divorce, adoption. This requires canceling and rebooking the ticket under the new legal name.
Changing Middle Name on Ticket
If your middle name appears on your passport or ID but is missing from your Turkish Airlines ticket, you can request to have it added. This is considered a name change and may require rebooking the ticket at the current fare plus fees.
Changing First or Last Name on Ticket
Changing your first or last name on a Turkish Airlines ticket is only allowed if you have legally changed your name, such as due to marriage, divorce, or adoption. You must provide proof of the legal name change and rebook your ticket under the new name, paying any applicable fees.
Transferring Turkish Airlines Ticket to Another Person
Turkish Airlines tickets are non-transferable to another person. The ticket must be in the name of the passenger traveling. If you need to change the passenger name, you must cancel and rebook the ticket under the new name, paying any applicable fees.
In summary, Turkish Airlines has a strict name change policy. Name changes are generally not permitted, except to correct misspellings or due to a legal name change. Even then, the process can be complex and may require rebooking the ticket at the current fare plus fees. It’s important to ensure your name is entered correctly when booking and to contact Turkish Airlines immediately if a correction is needed.
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