Name Spelling Mistake in a Family Booking

Hey there! I once faced a name correction issue while booking tickets for my family. We were flying from JFK to London on March 11, 2025, with American Airlines. In a hurry, I booked the tickets and later noticed a mistake in my daughter’s name. Instead of "Romana Steeve," I had entered "Romana Stive."

Since the last name didn’t match her passport, I immediately checked American Airlines' name change policy. It stated that minor spelling errors could be corrected depending on the booking conditions. I was lucky because I had booked directly with the airline, so they corrected it free of cost. But if I had booked through a third-party site, I would have been charged $50 to $350!

I called American Airlines' name change department at 1-888-829-1465, explained the issue, and within minutes, they reissued the correct ticket. My advice? Always double-check passenger names before confirming a booking, and if a mistake happens, call the airline ASAP!