Name change on itinerary

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I accidentally put my DBF's name first name last, last name first on the flight itinerary. Will I need to change it? It is a SW flight.

 

[nuzmom]

IMHO - yes. With security checking boarding passes and drivers licenses, I would make sure you change it. However, I think SW is reasonable about this. I made a mistake last Dec with my DS - I put her maiden name as her last name (if you knew my DBIL - maybe it was wishful thinking). Anyway, I didn't realize the mistake until I had PRINTED the boarding passes!!!!! I was next to tears and in a MAJOR panic. I called them and they were great. They said it would have been easier if I had not printed the passes, but we still got it straightened out.

My advice - call them NOW and get the change made. I bet they'll be nice about it and you won't have to worry.

Let us know how it goes!!!

 

[mommy*RN]

I agree with the pp that you should try to change it. Our last trip to WDW I had booked a flight for DH and I to fly out the same day...then DH realized he had some exams at school and didn't want to miss them. I switched his flight to two days later. The airline messed it up and switched MY ticket. We spent quite a lot of time at the counter trying to clear up the mess. Lucky for me I had all the paperwork showing it wasn't MY mistake. I know that it is different than your situation, but I would hate for you to have to spend lots of time at the counter while they dither about what to do...

Good Luck!

 

[Lewisc]

Don't tell SW you want to change a name, that implies you want to change the passenger. Ask them to correct the name on the reservation.

I don't think you'll have a problem with your first and last name being reversed but it might be easier if you get it corrected.

 

[eeyoreiscool]

I've had my name switched before and my middle initial attached to my first name and as long as I have my ID I haven't had any problems.

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

***Update***

I called SW and got everything straightened out! Thanks for the advice!