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Name correction

Name corrections can be avoided by ensuring you spell the customer's name as shown on their passport.

Policy terms

  • The policy applies to BA125 tickets only.
  • For security reasons, the first name and surname on the booking must match the names on the customer’s travel document(s).
  • We do not require middle name or second/double-barrelled surnames for flights (not applicable for hyphenated names, e.g. Jones-Smith).
  • Complete name changes are NOT permitted as tickets are non-transferable*.
  • Name corrections are not permitted once travel has commenced*.
  • Only one name correction per customer permitted.
  • Non-compliance to the policy will result in ADM. 
  • This policy is not applicable on Group bookings.

*Refer to Supporting documents section for exceptions, which must be reissued by Trade Helpdesk.

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