Qatar Airways does not allow full change of names whereby a ticket will be transferred to a different individual or a complete change of the name of a passenger; however it permits minor corrections in case of spelling mistakes or change as a result of legal reasons like marriage, divorce or adoption. The passengers can make corrections in their first, middle, or surname up to three characters, assuming that these corrections are accurate as per their governmentally issued identification and that they are not fraudulent in nature, which is meant to reassign the ticket.
Key Name Change Rules
- As per the Qatar name change policy, the airline does not allow the full name change or transfer of a ticket to another individual.
- Only minor corrections like spelling errors, first/middle/last name transpositions, or the omission of a middle name are permitted under supporting documents.
- Marriage, divorce, or adoption changes of law are accepted on the condition of submission of governmental documentation, and the date of birth is identical on both previous and the new ones.
How to Request a Name Correction
- Correction of names may be done online via the Qatar Airways Manage Booking portal by providing the booking reference and the last name or by calling the customer service directly.
- Correcting a name requires the passenger to present legal documents that indicate the correct name, e.g. a passport, or an identity card.
- Corrections in name are only allowed once in a ticket and a maximum of three characters interspersed in first, middle and surname including spaces and titles.
- Once the change is sanctioned and the fee is paid a new ticket will be reissued with the corrected name.
Restrictions and Exclusions
- Codeshare and interline flights have much more restrictive limits on booking; it may be possible only to correct some segments, or to do new bookings.
- No name change is permitted after checking in or when any portion of the traveling has commenced except legal change where strong documentation is provided.
- Tickets bought with the help of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club with frequent fliers cannot be amended or moved.
- The tickets are not exchangeable under different name and speculative bookings which aim to be reassigned in the future are not allowed.
Fees for Name Changes
- The fee is usually $150 USD in case the correction request is done within 24 hours of booking.
- Any request made after 24hrs is liable to a Qatar Airways name change fee of 250 USD.
- Such charges have to be paid before traveling and the revised tickets can be verified only on condition matching government ID is presented.
Practical Tips for Travelers
- When confirming a booking, always check your name two times to eliminate charges and inconveniences.
- To make changes regarding simple mistakes, the Qatar Airways website has the option of Manage Booking that should be used within the shortest time possible.
- For the updates due to legal reasons, refer to the customer care services and be ready to provide the documentation of changing the name.
- Any corrections are supposed to be carried out before a ticket is issued or the check-in to prevent refusal to board a plane or cancelation of the reservation.
Conclusion
Qatar Airways is very strict on name change, but only minor corrections on spelling or legal changes can be made. The passengers must also take immediate measures to demand changes using the relevant channels and be willing to produce the required documents. Knowledge about charges and limitations will prevent some problems in traveling.
