How Do I Change the Name on a LATAM Flight Ticket?

Latam airlines Name change ,If there is a spelling error on your LATAM ticket, you can correct it without having to buy another one. According to LATAM Airlines minor correction in the name such as a misspelling error of up to three letters or swapping of first and last name can usually be done once without charge provided that it is a flight completely run by LATAM Airlines.

LATAM Name Correction vs. Name Change

It is essential to distinguish the process of name correction from passenger replacement.

Name correction means that the ticket belongs to the same passenger but there is a typo or other mistake in the name. For instance, your passport indicates the name "Michael," while your ticket has "Micheal." You can ask for a correction of this error.

A name change is not the same thing as a legal name change. In the case of the latter, you should provide proof of this change in order for your request to be processed by LATAM.

Replacement of a ticket with another passenger is not a simple process. There are some rules concerning passenger transfer in some domestic flights in Chile and Peru.

What Name Corrections Does LATAM Allow?

Based on the present help information from LATAM, eligible changes can be:

Typographical or spelling mistakes in up to three letters.

Reversal of first and last names.

Some changes necessitated by a legal name change, as long as there is some form of proof available.

In case of a simple spelling mistake, LATAM claims that there would be no fee for one-time change, assuming that the entire journey is conducted using LATAM planes.

How to Request a LATAM Name Correction?

If you booked directly with LATAM: You can contact the customer service of LATAM and ask for a correction of your passenger name.

If you booked through a travel agency: LATAM advises that the change request be made through the travel agency through which the tickets have been issued. You will need to provide your reservation code and ticket information along with your valid ID.

What Documents May Be Required?

In the case of an error during typing, there will be a requirement for information from your reservation to confirm the correction sought. In the case of a change of name, LATAM Airways is very specific on the need to provide proof.

Proof can come in the form of an identification document issued by a relevant government authority, together with any relevant proof of name change.

It is important that the name on your reservation is the same as your travel document name prior to traveling.

Can I Change the Ticket to Another Person?

Changing the name doesn’t mean that it is possible to change the passenger himself.

The information available today from LATAM specifies one particular case when it is possible to transfer the ticket for traveling within Chile or Peru under certain terms. It should be made not later than 24 hours prior to departure. There are also limitations in frequency of transferring tickets in Chile. In Peru, LATAM mentions that the procedure of transferring tickets takes place only via LATAM Contact Center.

In other words, in order to give your ticket to a friend or relative, don’t expect that changing the name will help.

What If I Bought My Ticket From a Travel Agency?

In case the LATAM ticket was booked via an agent, according to LATAM, one should address the same agent to make the necessary changes to the name.

This is essential especially when the tickets include flights of different airlines since the above mentioned free minor correction applies to LATAM operated flights only.

What If the Flight Includes Another Airline?

It is important to take extra precautions in case your journey includes another airline. According to LATAM's policies on minor changes of name, the journey should be entirely done by LATAM.

In case you have codeshares or partner flights included in your itinerary, it is advised to consult LATAM or the ticketing agency. The required process might change according to the ticket and operating airlines.

Is There a Fee for Correcting a LATAM Ticket Name?

According to LATAM, for corrections that qualify as minor spelling errors, the correction can be made once without charge if the required conditions are met.

This does not mean, however, that all name changes can follow the same policy. For example, there could be different procedures for changing your legal name, transfer of passengers, travel agencies bookings, and flights through other airlines.

It is necessary to verify your particular situation through LATAM or your booking agency.

How to Avoid Name Problems When Booking LATAM

How to avoid having to make a correction request?

Before purchasing your ticket:

Check your first name spelling.

Check your last name or surname.

Check your name order.

Match this information with your passport or other travel document.

Recheck passenger data once you get your confirmation.

In case you detect an error after purchasing your ticket, contact LATAM as soon as you can and not at the airport.

Final Thought

The process for changing name on a LATAM flight ticket would vary depending upon the kind of alteration being made, which may either be due to a minor modification or legal change in name or transferring the passenger’s name. In case of any eligible spelling mistake up to three letters or first and last names being reversed, there is currently an option available to make this change only once free of cost. 

This condition would hold true in case the flight was being fully operated by LATAM and no alterations in the cabin and date are being made.

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