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Qatar Airways has a policy that does not allow passengers or third-party agents to create a speculative PNR. This means that they cannot create a reservation with the hope that a name change request will be accepted later on.

Passengers can request to correct their name on Qatar Airways, but only up to 3 characters can be changed on either their first or last name. To correct a name on Qatar Airways, you can call the name change phone number or visit the nearest Qatar Airways office.

Usually, Qatar doesn’t permit changing a full name to another person on the same PNR. If you want to make a new reservation in the same class of service or using the current availability, you’ll need to cancel the PNR if it’s already ticketed.

Qatar Airways Name Correction Method:

This means correcting a mistake in a passenger’s last name, middle name, or title because of a spelling error or missing part of the name caused by a typing mistake.

Qatar Airways Name Change Method:

Qatar Airways’ name change policy means that if you change the name on the ticket, it counts as a complete change in ownership. You can change the name on your Qatar Airways ticket, including the last name, middle name, title, or any combination of these.

Passengers can only change their name on Qatar Airways flights if it is legally allowed. Otherwise, name changes are not allowed for passengers on flights operated by Qatar Airways.

Guidelines for Qatar Airways Name Change Policy

  • If you have a booking with Qatar Airways under FFP Privilege Club, you cannot request a name correction or ask them to fix a misspelled name.
  • You are not allowed to transfer ownership.
  • If you need to correct a name on your Qatar Airways reservation, they will reissue the ticket. However, you will need to pay a fee for the fare difference and a change fee.
  • Sometimes, it may not be possible to book a Qatar Airways flight that is associated with interline or codeshare agreements. To change your booking, you need to reserve a new booking reference number (PNR). The new booking must be in the same or lower class as your original booking, and it must follow the fare rules and availability.
  • If you change your name on Qatar Airways and then choose your seat, you cannot switch seats between your old and new booking reference numbers.
  • If you need to correct your name on a Qatar Airways flight, you will have to cancel any flight segments associated with the wrong name to avoid being marked as a no-show. You can then claim an e-ticket for a refund.
  • In case of emergancy you can change your flight, But before change your flight you must be aware about Qatar Airways Flight Change Policy.

Name Corrections Before Ticket Issued

  • Qatar Airways allows passengers to correct their first and middle names up to 3 characters according to their name correction policy. The count of 3 characters refers to the total number of characters, not to each individual character in the first and last name.
  • The passenger and space correction title is three characters long.
  • If you need to change the Passengers Type Codes (PTC), date of birth (DOB), or add an infant to your Qatar Airways flight, it will count as a flight change. This type of change won’t be included in the limit of 3 characters.
  • If you need to correct a name or make changes to a Qatar Airways ticket that are more than 3 characters, please call the Qatar Airways name correction phone number.
  • To fix a misspelled name on Qatar Airways, you need a legal document. This document allows you to change your first name, last name, title, or any combination of them.

Name Corrections After Ticket Issued

  • To change the name or make corrections, deletions, or modifications to an infant’s ticket on a Qatar Airways flight, please call the Qatar Airways name correction phone number.
  • To fix a misspelled name on Qatar Airways, you need a legal document. This document allows you to change your first name, last name, title, or any combination of them.

Methods to Name Change On Qatar Airlines Ticket

Here are the steps to change the name on your Qatar Airways ticket online or over the phone:

Online Method:

  • To manage your booking on Qatar Airways, go to qatarairways.com and click on the ‘Manage My Booking‘ tab on the homepage.
  • Please provide the passenger’s last name and the six-digit booking PNR. Click the ‘Continue’ button to move forward.
  • To correct the name, click on the name correction tab after retrieving the booking. Find the passenger’s name that needs to be corrected and click next to it. Qatar Airways allows passengers to correct their first and middle names up to 3 characters according to their name correction policy.
  • Please type in the name that matches your government-issued photo ID or passport exactly.
  • Passengers must pay the Qatar Airways name correction fee on the checkout page.
  • After the request is done, Qatar Airways will send a confirmation of the name correction to the passenger’s email address.

Through Phone:

To change your name with Qatar Airways, call their phone number and wait for an agent to connect with you.

  • Please give the agent such as your six-digit booking reference or 13-digit ticket number. This will help them find your booking and make any necessary changes.
  • Request the agent to correct the name on your Qatar Airways ticket. Qatar Airways allows corrections to only three characters of the first, middle, and last names as per their name change policy. The count of 3 characters is not for each first and last name separately. It is the total count of characters for both names combined.
  • You need to pay a fee to Qatar Airways to correct your name. Your ticket will be re-issued in the same or lower class of service that is available. There may be differences in fares.
  • After the request is done, Qatar Airways will send a confirmation of the name correction to the passenger’s email address.

Qatar Airways Name Change / Correction Fee

If you need to correct your name within 24 hours of booking with Qatar Airways, they will charge a fee of $150. To fix a misspelled name on Qatar Airways, you need a legal document. This document allows you to change your first name, last name, title, or any combination of them. You need to book a new PNR and make sure it’s in the same or lower available class. This is subject to fare rules and availability.

If you need to correct your name on a Qatar Airways ticket after 24 hours of booking, you will be charged a fee of 250 USD. Qatar Airways allows passengers to correct their first and middle names up to 3 characters according to their name correction policy. You can not do check-in if your name is not correct on flight ticket.

Note: If you need to change your name on a Qatar Airlines ticket, you may have to pay a fee according to their Name Correction Policy. The amount you’ll need to pay for corrections depends on different things like the type of correction needed, the fare rules, and the type of ticket you have. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to your situation, it’s best to contact Japan Airlines directly.

FAQs

Can I Create a Speculative Reservation With Qatar Airways and Request a Name Change Later?

Qatar Airways does not let passengers or third-party agents make a speculative PNR. You cannot make a reservation with the expectation of changing the name later.

How Many Characters Can I Change in My Name on Qatar Airways?

You can change up to 3 characters in your first or last name on Qatar Airways.

Can I Change the Full Name on My Qatar Airways Reservation to Another Person?

Qatar Airways usually doesn’t allow changing the full name to another person on the same PNR. To make a reservation for someone else, you’ll have to cancel the current reservation and make a new one.

How Can I Correct My Name on Qatar Airways?

If you need to fix your name on Qatar Airways, you have two options: call the name change phone number provided by Qatar Airways or go to the nearest Qatar Airways office.

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