How to Change Name on Emirates Airlines Ticket?

Emirates Airlines allows name changes on booked fares to correct unintentional errors, such as wrong/misspelled names, legal changes, and more. However, passengers should ensure they raise the request at atleast a few hours before the flight's departure time to avoid last-minute delays and inconvenience. If the passengers mistakenly enter the incorrect name while booking the fare, then Emirates Airlines allows passengers to correct the incorrect name under several circumstances to determine whether Emirates allows a complete name change or minor name correction. Go through the information given in this blog post. 

What is Emirates Airlines' Name Change Policy?

Every passenger should ensure to check the major terms and conditions of the Emirates Airlines Name change policy before raising the name change request to understand whether the Airline permits a complete name change on the booked fare or a minor name correction on the existing fare. The following data covers the key points of the Emirates Airlines Name change policy to make the passenger's task less difficult. 

• Passengers are allowed to change on purchased Emirates fares for an applicable name change fee anytime up to 2 hours before the flight departure time.
• Emirates Airlines' name change policy permits passengers to correct the genuine error, such as a wrong/mispelled name and legal name change, but to update the correct name, it is important to attach the valid documents.
• Passengers have the flexibility to correct up to only three/four characters in the first name, middle name, and last name.
• Emirates Airlines does not allow passengers to change the complete name on a purchased fare or transfer the booked fare to another passenger under the Emirates Airlines Name Change Policy.
• Emirates Airlines' name change policy provides flexibility to change the first and last name on booked fares for legal reasons such as marriage, divorce, and adoption.
• Passengers can raise the name change request on Emirates Airlines either directly through the Airline's official website, customer service phone number, or at the Airport check-in counter. 

What are the types of name change for Emirates?

To make the journey relaxing, comfortable, and convenient, Emirates provides various types of name change options that allow passengers to make limited corrections; however, to avoid inconveniences, passengers should ensure that the updated name matches the name mentioned on the attached documents. 

1. Emirates Flight name change after Marriage: Emirates allows passengers for name change after marriage, but they need to attach a valid government ID proof to complete the verification. 

2. Emirates Flight middle name change: Passengers have the flexibility to add or remove the middle name in the existing Emirates Flight tickets with an applicable name change fee, or if the same fare class is unavailable, then choose a revised fare of a higher fare class. 

3. Emirates Flight ticket last name change: Emirates Airlines' Flight name change policy cannot permit passengers to completely change the last name on purchased flight tickets; however, passengers can only correct a misspelled name on Emirates booked flight tickets. 

Required documents to change the name on an Emirates ticket

Emirates Airlines' name change policy states that passengers may need some essential documents to change the name on purchased fare tickets; however, for name change requests, use the correct credentials and attach the valid documents as listed in the following data. 

• To update the correct First and middle names on the existing booking, passengers need to attach a valid passport. 
• Passengers should be required to attach valid documents like a marriage certificate, divorce documents, and adoption papers to add their last name due to a legal name change.
• To correct the misspelled/wrong name on the Emirates Flight ticket, passengers are required to attach a valid passport that must have the correct name mentioned on it. 

What is the name change fee for an Emirates Airlines Flight ticket?

Usually, the Emirates Airlines name change fee may vary depending on various factors such as minor name corrections, types of fares, adding or removing last name due to legal reasons, types of fares, departure/arrival Airport destinations, and more. However, under the Emirates Airlines name change policy, passengers are not entitled to change the complete name on an existing booking, but are allowed to correct a minor error for a fee, only for the fares booked directly through Emirates. Therefore, the Emirates Airlines name change fee may cost approximately $ 200 to $250 based on the specific fare conditions. 

How to change the name on an Emirates Flight ticket?

To ensure passengers won't face hassle while updating the correct name on Emirates Flight tickets, the Airline does provide various methods, such as online directly through the Airline's official website, customer service phone number, and at the Airport Check-in counter. To learn the step-by-step, detailed process, passengers should take a look at the given data. 

1. Change name on Emirates online

Mostly, passengers prefer to change the name on Emirates booked fares online as it is a quick and convenient method compared to the other available options. To raise the name change request online, passengers should ensure to keep the necessary details handy, like the booking reference code and last name mentioned on the purchased flight tickets. The following data shows the detailed online name change process.

• Firstly, passengers should visit the Emirates Airlines official website.
• After that, tap on the Manage Booking option mentioned on the homepage.
• Now enter the booking reference code and last name on the existing booking.
• Passengers should choose their flight number and click on the change option.
• Then select the name change option and proceed with further instructions to update the correct name on the existing booking.
• Passengers can only correct up to a few letters and need to pay the applicable name change fee.

2. Change name on Emirates at the Airport 

Passengers can also raise the name change request on Emirates booked fares at the Airport check-in counter, but ensure to initiate the name correction request at the Airport atleast up to 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure time. Passengers should navigate to the Emirates Airport Check-in counter and ask the Airline's help desk agent to change the name on the purchased flight ticket by providing them necessary booking details. Emirates Airlines officials will ask for valid documents to complete the verification. Once the name change fee has been paid, Emirates Airlines will send the notification to the valid email address. 

How do I contact an agent to change the name on an Emirates Flight ticket?

Emirates Airlines does provide numerous contact methods to reach the Airline's customer support executive, whether to change the name on an existing booking or other concerns related to the Flight booking. Passengers can contact Emirates Airlines officials via live chat, Customer service phone, and Email option, which is accessible directly through the Emirates official website. 

1. Contact Emirates via phone for a name change

To contact Emirates Airline officials via a call for a name change, passengers should follow the instructions given below for quick and instant assistance. While trying to connect with the Emirates Airline officials via call, passengers should remember that the process might take a few minutes to connect the call with the executive due to long hold times.

• Passengers should dial the Emirates customer service phone number +44-344-800-2777.
• Then select the regional language for smooth communication.
• To connect with the representative, hear the impaired instructions.
• When the call connects with the officials, passengers can ask the agent for minor name correction by providing the necessary details.

2. Contact Emirates via chat for a name change

Passengers can also contact Emirates Airlines officials via the live chat option for a name change on purchased flight tickets; therefore, to initiate the name change request via chat, it is crucial to be familiar with the basic steps as discussed below.

• Passengers should visit the Emirates Airlines official website.
• Tap on the Help icon and select the Help and contact option.
• Now browse the webpage to the bottom and click on the Start Live chat option.
• When the portal is connected with the Virtual agent, one can share their concern regarding the name change.
• Emirates Airlines' Virtual agent will provide assistance to update the correct name on the purchased fare.
• To confirm the name change, passengers should pay the applicable name change fee.

When I can't change the name on an Emirates flight ticket?

There are multiple instances where passengers can't change the name on an Emirates Flight ticket; therefore, the below given information below provides some of the circumstances under which passengers are not allowed for name corrections on booked fares.

• Under Emirates Airlines' name change policy, passengers are not permitted to transfer the flight tickets to another passenger.
• Passengers cannot change the name on a purchased fare if the booking has been made through a third-party travel agent.
• Emirates does not allow passengers to change the name on a booked fare within 2 hours before the flight departure time.
• Passengers are not allowed to change names if they do not have a supported document. 

How to change the name on an Emirates flight ticket with Avtickets?

You can reach us anytime using the different available contact methods to change the name on an Emirates flight ticket, but our help desk official will assist only for the bookings made directly through us. To learn more, take notes from the given data.

1. Contact Avtickets via call: For hassle-free communication, you can dial our customer service phone number 1-888-520-9972 and follow further instructions to connect with our representative. 

2. Contact Avtickets via email: You can also appraoch our customer service officials via email to change the name on Emirates booked fares, but ensure to reach the help desk agent at least 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure time. You can drop an email at care@avtickets.com. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I request a name change on Emirates Airlines?

Passengers can request a name change on Emirates Airlines at least up to 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure time. 

What types of name changes are permitted on Emirates Airlines?

Emirates Airlines offers different types of name changes, like name change after marriage, add or remove middle name, and add last name change.

What documents are required for a name change on Emirates Airlines?

Emirates Airlines does require necessary documents like a passport, marriage certificate, divorce papers, and more. 

How to contact Avtickets to change the name on Emirates Airlines?

Passengers can contact Avtickets by calling 1-888-520-9972 to raise the name change request on Emirates Airlines.

Can I change my name on Emirates Airlines online?

Passengers can change names on Emirates Airlines flight tickets online directly through Manage Booking option.