How do I change my Name on my Delta Air lines ticket due to marriage?
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Did you recently get married and have a prior reservation with Delta Airlines? If yes, then you would want to change your name on the reservation fare and would be wondering how to do it. Worry not—we have come up with Delta Airlines Name Change Policy and procedure, following which you can easily change your name on the ticket. Read the upcoming section of this article for more information.
What is Delta Airlines Name Change Policy?
As per Delta, having a valid marriage certificate to change your name after getting married is mandatory. You can change your name only after submitting the relevant documents as per Delta Airlines Name Change guidelines. Go through the policies below and easily change your last name on Delta fare.
- You need to reach the airport 2 hours before departure if you wish to change your name at the airport
- You can change only three characters of your last name
- You need to contact Global Sales Support if you are willing to change more than three characters
- You need to provide a marriage certificate for the changes to get processed
How Does Delta Airlines Name Change Work?
Delta has a strict yet seamless name-changing policy. If you have valid documents and try to change your name within the stipulated timeline, you won't face any inconvenience. Check out the step-by-step guide for each medium below.
Change Name By Calling Delta Airlines Customer Executive
- Connect with an airline official by calling at +1(800)-325-8847 or +1 (855) 559-2323
- Confirm your identity with the agent
- After confirmation, please share your existing reservation details with them
- Let the agent check if you're eligible for a name change or not
- Share your correct name if you can change your name
- Pay the name-changing fee
- Request for confirmation email and new ticket from the customer executive
Change Name Through Delta Airlines Official Website
- You need to visit the Delta Airlines website and log in
- Click on the "My Trips" option
- Fill in the current travel details, i.e., PNR number and full name, correctly to view your ticket
- Tap on the arrow option
- Search for "Delta Name Change On Ticket" option and click on it
- Change your last name in the PNR
- Enter the OSI message for confirmation
- Attach the marriage certificate as a supporting document
- Pay for a name change
- Reissue the new ticket and download it
Change Name At Airport
- Search for Delta Airlines helpdesk after reaching the airport
- Mention the airline representative that you want to change your last name
- Share your current flight itinerary with them
- Provide them with the correct last name
- Share the marriage certificate for confirmation
- Use the preferred mode of payment to complete the transaction
- Request the executive to share the reissued ticket
How Does Delta Skymiles Name Change Work?
The online procedure for Delta Skymiles will be slightly different. However, you can contact the customer representative at the same number. Below, we have outlined the steps for both procedures.
Speak With Customer Executive:
- Dial at +1(800)-325-8847 or +1 (855) 559-2323 from your registered phone number
- Complete the identification
- Share your SkyMiles account information
- Request for name change in Delta SkyMiles account
- Now submit your marriage certificate
- Lastly, pay the applicable fees
Use Delta Airlines Official Website
- Access your account by entering Skymiles number and password
- Next, navigate on the "Manage Booking" option
- Tap on the edit button displayed in red to make name changes
- Hit on the "Submit" option
Final Words
By now, you know Delta's name-changing policies and how the procedure works for married people. So, without worrying unnecessarily, you can get your name changed with the help of an executive or website. Also, if you have a prior reservation and haven't picked your seat yet, consider going through Delta Airlines Seat Selection Policy to learn more.
