Air Canada Name Change Policy

Air Canada needs the name on your ticket to be exactly the same as the name on your legal documents like your passport or government-issued driving license, just like all other airlines. Governments require this, not just airlines.

If your name on the Air Canada ticket has a mistake or typo, you need to get it fixed right away. You’ll need to show some valid documents to do this. If you don’t follow the rules, you might not be allowed to get on the plane.

Guidelines for Air Canada Name Correction

• • You don’t need to provide your middle name to Air Canada when booking your ticket or boarding a flight.

• • Your ticket and boarding pass should only have your first and last name written correctly.

• • If you find an error or misspelling within 24 hours of booking, the easiest thing to do is to cancel your ticket for free and then book a new one with the correct name.

• • If you find an error after 24 hours, get in touch with the Air Canada office in your city right away.

About Air Canada Name Change Policy

Air Canada does not permit changing the name of a passenger to another person. If your name has changed because of marriage, divorce, legal adoption, or legal change of name, you need to get in touch with Air Canada before you travel. You will also need to provide some documents to support the name change.

• • Marriage Certificate

• • Divorce Decree

• • Legal Documents

• • Valid Court Documentation

About Air Canada Name Change Fees

If you have valid supporting documentation, minor misspellings and typos may not result in any fee. If your ticket has significant errors and needs to be re-issued, you may have to pay a fee.

• • You will be charged USD 50 for modifying a Flex ticket.

• • You will be charged USD 25 for modifying a Comfort ticket.

You can change your Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business tickets for free if they are fully flexible.

Air Canada Name Change Fee Waiver

If you are a support person accompanying a disabled passenger, Air Canada will waive the fee for changing your name. You need to change the name of the support person at least 48 hours before departure. You cannot change it later than 24 hours before departure. You won’t have to pay any fee for changing your name in these cases.

Methods to Name Change on Air Canada

You can change name thorugh these methods:

• • Through Website

• • Through Customer Care

• • Through Airport ticket counter

FAQs

What Should I Do if There is a Mistake or Typo in the Name on My Air Canada Ticket?

To correct a mistake or typo in your name on an Air Canada ticket, you should take immediate action. To do this, you must have valid documents. If you don’t follow the rules, you may not be allowed to board.

Can I Change the Name on My Air Canada Ticket if I Got Married, Divorced, or Legally Changed My Name?

If you changed your name due to marriage, divorce, legal adoption, or a legal name change, you must contact Air Canada before your trip. You need to give documents that support the name change.

Are There Any Fee Waivers for Name Changes on Air Canada Tickets?

Air Canada will waive the fee for changing your name if you are a support person accompanying a disabled passenger. To avoid paying a fee, you need to ask for a name change at least 48 hours before your departure. You can’t ask for a name change less than 24 hours before your departure.

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