American Airlines Name Change/Correction Policy
If you have a misspelled name on a current reservation, you can always have it changed. All you have to do is follow American Airlines name correction policy. This guide is comprehensive, so you won't have any difficulty getting your new name. After all, the airline is the largest in the world. And who doesn’t want to fly with a brand they support?

However, it would help if you were careful that the airline does not make the trip more difficult.

American Airlines' name change/correction policy is designed to simplify the process. You can request a name change up to three characters from your current name.

Unless you have chosen a different name, you can also add three additional letters to your name, as long as you use the same name on your government-issued photo ID or passport.

Additionally, you can remove and add prefixes and suffixes, but you cannot do both. To travel from one state to another, you will need to use your new name on your PNR, and the airline will also change your PNR.

If you want to change your name on an American Airlines flight, you can call the American Airlines toll-free customer service number and give them your new name.

The name on your passport or government-issued photo ID is the name on the ticket. You can add up to three additional characters and the name must match exactly. NOTE: You can only change the first or last letter if you haven't already done so. on your ticket.

American Airlines Name Change Fees
If you wish to change your name during your trip, you can do so with American Airlines for a fee of $150. But if you want to make a major name change, you will have to pay additional fees.

To avoid this cost, you can make a minor correction to your name, for example by adding three characters to your first and last name. But it would help to make sure that the name you request on your passport or other government-issued photo ID is the name on the ticket. It is not possible to change the date of birth or gender.

The name change fee on American Airlines is $25 for minor changes, and up to $200 for major changes. International travelers may be charged up to $200. Depending on the type of travel, name correction fees can cost up to $700.

Loyalty program members may be able to save money on fees. If you fly American Airlines often, check their Lowest Fares Calendar to see when the airline's fares are lowest.

If you plan to change your name after traveling with the airline, you will need to pay the full amount. American Airlines will waive the fee if you changed your name legally, but you may not be eligible for the free name change if you don't have a legal reason.

However, if you are married or divorced, you can still change your last name for free. Contact airline customer service to avoid paying name correction fees. They will provide you with the support you need and understand.

What happens if the customer ID contains a middle name?
The middle name would then be included in the Secure Flight Passenger Data (SFPD/DOCS) of the PNR.

What is the difference between a name correction and a name change?
A name correction allows the agency to correct the name to match TSA government required documents for spelling errors, Married/Maiden/Divorce Names, Legal Names, Last Name secondary family, reversed names, etc., and date of birth/SFPD. Gender does not change from original ticket entry.

A change of name from one person to another is not permitted.
Why does “R” inventory on AA Prime flights have to follow major name correction guidelines?

“R” inventory does not allow name corrections. When a name correction is made, Saber programming will cancel the entire reservation, so a new PNR must be created