Small oops on ticket

[maxiesmom]

I just noticed that I put in an extra O in my nephew's name on his airline ticket. Do I need to call or anything, or will it be ok?

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

If he's under 18, no problem, as he won't have to show id. Otherwise you should be okay, but you can always call the airline and ask.

 

[bumbershoot]

It will probably be OK, but you could call just in case. If he's set up with a frequent flyer account for that airline it might make it odd down the road to have the misspelling.

 

[jec6613]

Call the airline. He should be okay, especially if he's under 18, but call them anyway.

 

[kaytieeldr]

If he's 18 or older, it might just be easier to have him change his name.

 

[sam_gordon]

I just noticed that I put in an extra O in my nephew's name on his airline ticket. Do I need to call or anything, or will it be ok?

Wouldn't that be an ooops then?

 

[Sarah627]

My daughter's name was slightly wrong on her ticket last time we flew (no space between her first and middle name). I called to have it changed because I was super paranoid about having issues at the airport and the customer service rep just said, "no, it'll be fine" and wouldn't change it. Sure enough, we had absolutely no problems at the airport. Her birth certificate was never even checked.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

My daughter's name was slightly wrong on her ticket last time we flew (no space between her first and middle name). I called to have it changed because I was super paranoid about having issues at the airport and the customer service rep just said, "no, it'll be fine" and wouldn't change it. Sure enough, we had absolutely no problems at the airport. Her birth certificate was never even checked.

No space between names is common; not an issue.

Why would TSA check your daughter's birth certificate?

 

[Sarah627]

Why would TSA check your daughter's birth certificate?

I brought it along in an over-abundance of caution. My daughter had never flown before and I figured since they check adults' ID's, then they must check childrens' birth certificates, but they don't so it's a non-issue Also, thank you for explaining that no space between names is so common! I had no idea. It did happen a year ago, but at least now if it happens again, I will have that knowledge. Thanks!

 

[bumbershoot]

I brought it along in an over-abundance of caution. My daughter had never flown before and I figured since they check adults' ID's, then they must check childrens' birth certificates, but they don't so it's a non-issue Also, thank you for explaining that no space between names is so common! I had no idea. It did happen a year ago, but at least now if it happens again, I will have that knowledge. Thanks!

If the child is flying on a special age-based fare, you'll need proof of that. So a lap baby (under 2 years old) flying for free will need the BC, for instance. Under usual domestic-flight circumstances, though, no ID until they are adults.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Wouldn't that be an ooops then?

Wouldn't it be an ops? That extra 'o' has to come from somewhere...

 

[maxiesmom]

My nephew is 24, so they will definitely check his ID. I'm still struggling with believing he is 24 I swear it was just last week I was taking him to monster truck shows and buying him little work boots.

 

[scdak]

My name according to Delta is ONE long word and part of the letters are not there, I cringe every time I print my boarding pass, so it is common to have first and middle name together, I have tried and tried to fix it with them but the next time around I am back to a really dumb looking name!

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

My name according to Delta is ONE long word and part of the letters are not there, I cringe every time I print my boarding pass, so it is common to have first and middle name together, I have tried and tried to fix it with them but the next time around I am back to a really dumb looking name!

This is the norm; don't worry about it.

 

[Ladygoldenhair]

No space between names is common; not an issue.

Why would TSA check your daughter's birth certificate?

I always travel with the birth certificate when traveling with children, that are not my own. Especially if their last name is different. Having a parent note with permission to travel and all of their contact information is peace of mind for me.

 

[Apopper74]

My DS's first name is H***** but goes by his middle name B******. On our trip to WDW when my DS was 3 the airline ticket was set up with his first name and no middle initial or name. When we handed our tickets to the TSA Agent at MCO he addressed a question to my DS using his first name "H****". DS didn't skip a beat and answered the question without hesitation. Hands down the scariest moment of my life. We didn't have his birth cert on us and OMG I did not want a body cavity search from Bertha. From that point on I have always used his full first and Middle name but he is 9 now so it won't be that big of an issue. I also carry a notarized copy of birth cert.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I always travel with the birth certificate when traveling with children, that are not my own. Especially if their last name is different. Having a parent note with permission to travel and all of their contact information is peace of mind for me.

That's fine, but completely unnecessary for domestic travel.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

My DS's first name is H***** but goes by his middle name B******. On our trip to WDW when my DS was 3 the airline ticket was set up with his first name and no middle initial or name. When we handed our tickets to the TSA Agent at MCO he addressed a question to my DS using his first name "H****". DS didn't skip a beat and answered the question without hesitation. Hands down the scariest moment of my life. We didn't have his birth cert on us and OMG I did not want a body cavity search from Bertha. From that point on I have always used his full first and Middle name but he is 9 now so it won't be that big of an issue. I also carry a notarized copy of birth cert.

If this was the scariest moment of your life, you have lived a charmed life. What in the world makes you think this would have been an issue or you would have gotten a body search?

 

[Apopper74]

If this was the scariest moment of your life, you have lived a charmed life. What in the world makes you think this would have been an issue or you would have gotten a body search?

Because I fully expected my son not to even react or answer to the use of his first name and then I had nothing to evidence that "H" or "B" are one in the same. I assume TSA would take necessary steps to verify the child who was only 3 was with his proper guardians. Granted I over dramatized, but I often do so and I apologize to you if you were not able assess that.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

Because I fully expected my son not to even react or answer to the use of his first name and then I had nothing to evidence that "H" or "B" are one in the same. I assume TSA would take necessary steps to verify the child who was only 3 was with his proper guardians. Granted I over dramatized, but I often do so and I apologize to you if you were not able assess that.

No need to be rude; I don't know you, so had no idea of your tendency toward hyperbole. You might want to review the TSA's website before your next trip. They don't care if you have any realtionship to a child traveling with you; you don't have to be their relative or guardian.