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If there’s a mistake in your flight booking, Latam Airlines lets you change or fix your name to match the booking. You must always add the correct details to your booking according to the policy, depending on the type of correction and the route. Make sure the flight ticket matches the passenger’s travel document. 

In this post, we will provide guidelines, terms and conditions, name change fees, and navigation steps to help passengers complete a name change request. This means making sure your travel is easy and smooth.

About Latam Airlines Name Change Policy

The airline’s policy for changing names allows passengers to replace one person with another. In addition, passengers are able to fix any misspelled names or make changes related to legal requirements. If you want to change your name on Latam Airlines, you will have to pay a fee.

Rules of Latam Name Change

To change your name on a Latam Airlines flight, you need to do it at least 4 hours before your scheduled departure. However, there is a fee for making this change and it cannot be refunded. In addition, there are other things to think about, which are listed below:

     

      • You can only request a name change for Latam once.

      • You can only request a name correction or change for a Latam booking that has not been used or has only been partially used.

      • Keep the original booking reference (PNR) and ticket stock number after the request is approved.

      • Once your name change request is completed, your ticket will be reissued in the same class you originally booked or a higher class if there are seats available. 

      • You cannot get a waiver code or exception for the fare difference or name change fee with Latam, no matter what.

      • To change your legal name or add a middle/last/first name, you need to provide identity documents.

      • You can only correct your name on a ticket that has already been issued or confirmed. This rule does not apply if you are making changes to your Latam flight as part of their flight change policy.

    Other Guidelines for Latam Name Change

    Passengers can transfer the ownership of their ticket to another passenger by using the name change option. This request follows the guidelines in the Latam Airlines name change policy.

       

        • This rule applies to both voluntary and involuntary changes. You will need to pay a standard fee for changing your name and any difference in fare.

        • If you booked a Latam flight through a third-party travel website, you may not be able to make certain requests.

        • You cannot request a name change for Latam Fidelidale Award Bookings.

        • After Latam accepts the name change request, you need to create a new reservation with the new ticket number and Booking Reference (PNR).

        • You can change the name for the remaining part of your trip that you haven’t used yet. We will change your flight schedule to the new available fare on the day of reissue. This means that you will be charged a fare difference and a fee for changing the name on your Latam ticket.

        • If you want to change your flight voluntarily, you will need to pay a small fee for the change and also pay the difference in fare. 

        • If you need to change your flight booking and transfer it to someone else because you can’t travel anymore, you will only have to pay the difference in fare.

      What Kinds of Name Changes Can You Ask for With Latam Airlines?

      If you need to make changes to your name on your ticket, you can request things like fixing spelling mistakes, switching the order of your first and last name, adding or removing parts of your name, changing your legal name, and more.

      Last, Middle or First Name:

      To correct a spelling mistake on a flight ticket, the passenger needs to call the Latam Airlines Customer Service Phone Number. If you want to change your name on Latam, you will have to pay a fee and the difference in fare. For example, 

      BUTTLER for BUTLER (Correction: BUTLER)

      Inverted Name/Last Name:

      Airlines can only correct a wrong name or last name after receiving legal travel documents. You can only make the request over the phone. If you need to change the name on your ticket, you will need to pay a fee. You may also need to pay more money if the ticket price has gone up since you first bought it. You can only change the name order on international tickets. For example, 

      SALVADORE/GILBERT MARIA for SALVADORE/MARIA GILBERT

      Omitted or Addition of Last Name:

      If you want to add or remove your Last Name, you need to provide a legal identification document (passport for international flights) after submitting your request. If you want to change the name on your ticket, you will need to pay a fee. You may also need to pay more money if the cost of the ticket has gone up since you first bought it. This request only applies to international flights. For example – 

      FERNANDO/ALEX for FERNANDO RUIZ/ALEX

      First and Last Name Duplicity:

      If you’re a passenger on Latam Airlines, you can ask them to remove any duplicate names in your first or last name. This request applies to both international and domestic flights. You will need to pay a fee to change the name on your ticket and also pay the difference in fare for the new ticket.

      MUSK MUSK/ ELON for MUSK/ELON

      Changing Your First or Last Name for Legal Reasons:

      If you legally change your First Name, Middle Name, or Last Name due to marriage or divorce after booking your flight but before the scheduled departure, the airline will accept your request to update your name. For international flights, passengers must provide their passports as official travel documents. For domestic flights, passengers must provide a government-issued photo ID. Passengers need to pay name change fees and the difference in fare.

      Latam Airlines Name Correction

      If your name on the photo ID or passport doesn’t match with the government-issued photo ID, you can ask to add or remove name suffixes and prefixes. We will not send tickets for reissue. You will only be charged a fee for changing your name on both international and domestic flights.

      Want to select your favourite seat then you must follow Latam Airlines Seat Change Policy

      How to Request the Latam Ticket Name Change?

      You can change the name on your Latam Airlines ticket by either requesting it online or contacting the airline directly. To do this, they can go to the official website. You can also contact the carrier’s customer support. You can contact it and let them know about the changes.

      Online Method

      To make changes to their ticket, passengers should go to the airline’s website and use the Ticket Change Inquiry section. To proceed, you must pay the fee that is required and also the difference in fare. After the changes are approved, you will get an email confirmation with the accurate passenger name. 

      To make name changes online, follow these steps:

         

          • To find the passenger, fill in the appropriate field with the booking information.

          • Choose the name of the passenger who needs to be corrected or changed.

          • If you want to change your name on a Latam Airlines flight, you’ll need to do it for all parts of your trip.

          • Fill in the appropriate name in the designated field and then go to the checkout page.

          • To change your name, you need to pay a fee. You also need to pay any extra cost for the new fare, if there is one. 

          • After your request to change the name is approved, you will get a confirmation of your booking that shows the correct passenger and booking information.

        Change Over the Phone

        To change your name, you can call Latam’s name-change phone number and request the change over the phone. A LATAM flight executive will assist you with your request. You can pay the fee over the phone using a debit or credit card.

        Other airlines may not have clear policies about changing names, but this airline does. Latam Airlines makes flying easier by paying attention to details like correcting or changing passenger names. You can make changes to the passenger’s name by following the guidelines mentioned above. You can complete the request using the online or offline methods mentioned earlier.

        Latam Airlines Name Change Fee

        You can change your name for free within 24 hours.  Later, there may be a charge. You may be charged for fixing spelling mistakes in your personal information. You may have to pay a charge if you don’t provide the correct names or if you leave out names after the specified time period.

        If you need to change the name on your Latam Airlines ticket, you may be charged a fee according to their policy. The amount of the fee will depend on the specific conditions of your ticket.

        Types of Name Change Requests Domestic Change Fee (in USD) Fare Difference International Change Fee (in USD) Fare Difference
        Spelling Mistakes 200 Yes 250 Yes
        Inverted Names Request not allowed Request not allowed 250 Yes
        Inverted Name Field Request not allowed Request not allowed 250 Yes
        Omitted First Name Request not allowed Request not allowed 250 Yes
        Omitted Last Name Request not allowed Request not allowed 250 Yes
        First and Last Name Duplicity 200 Yes 250 Yes
        Legal Name Change 200 Yes 250 Yes
        Name Correction by Adding Suffixes or Prefixes 200 Yes 250 Yes
        Modify Passenger Type 200 Yes 250 Yes

        Things to Remember Before Changing Your Name on Latam

        As per the IATA standard, the airline’s Global Distribution System (GDS) gives the ticket in the order of Last Name and First Name. So, the airline will only accept the information on the reservation site, which must match the trip document. 

        Before you book a flight, this is the first thing you should remember so that you don’t have to ask to change your name. 

        Also, look over the other things to think about when entering the passenger’s name correctly when booking a flight online:

           

            • Enter your first and last name in the appropriate fields. They must be exactly the same as they are on your government-issued picture ID or visa. 

            • When a passenger is a child (2–12 years old), an infant (0–2 years old), or a senior citizen (60 years or older), the company must say what kind of customer they are.

          FAQs

          When can I request a name change with Latam Airlines?

          To change your name with Latam Airlines, you need to do it at least 4 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. Remember that you cannot get a refund for the fee to change your name.

          Can I request a name change more than once with Latam Airlines?

          You can only request to change one name per booking on Latam Airlines.

          What do I need to do after my name change request is approved?

          Once Latam Airlines approves your name change request, make sure to keep the original booking reference (PNR) and ticket stock number. If there are available seats, your ticket will be reissued in the same class or a higher class.

          Can I correct the name on a ticket that has already been issued or confirmed?

          You can change the name on a Latam Airlines ticket that has already been issued or confirmed, but you must follow their name change policy.

          Are there any limitations or restrictions when changing names on Latam Airlines?

          Changing names on Latam Airlines has limitations and restrictions. You cannot request a name change for Latam Fidelidale Award Bookings. You should check the airline’s guidelines for more information.

          Can I Carry pet during Latam Airlines Flight?

          Yes, Latam Airlines has some guidelines for carrying pets with you during flights. If you want to read the full policy, check out Latam Airlines pet policy.

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