One can only contact QATAR airways for their own name corrections and updation and not for the other person’s particulars’ rectification. QATAR is maintaining a customer friendly security policy that rejects such requests as it risks other persons’ privacy and security. Any major changes are not allowed or need identity proof and no changes will be entertained after you check in.
Why? Because QATAR Airways has a very flexible yet strict policy for customer’s hassle free service. Only in a few scenarios can you change your name on your boarding pass or tickets with applicable or no charges.
Qatar Airways name changes/correction Guidelines:
- Know more about QATAR airways name change policy
- Qatar Airways Name Change Policy only allows minor name correction or changes.
- Omitted parts of your name like your middle name, will be added.
- Slight Misspelling can be corrected.
- Adding and removing prefixes like Dr. Etc. are welcomed.
- One has to submit some legal proof in cases like marriages, adoptions, divorces etc.
- Qatar Airways Name Change and corrections are allowed up to 3 characters and one time only.
- For Australia and New Zealand an amount of AUD 100 or NZD 100 will be applicable.
- Tickets are totally non-transferable and swapping is prohibited.
These are general guidelines, and additional queries can be resolved by contacting QATAR Airways customer care services.
- Necessary Steps to change the name in QATAR airways –
- Online services- QATAR Airways has a website which will guide you by following given steps on the portal. Almost every query can be resolved.
- Connecting through Customer services- You can get connected through the customer care number given on the website of customer care of QATAR Airways and can ask them for the changes in name and for further corrections.
- Valid identity proofs- In some cases one needs to submit their valid proofs to QATAR Airways officials like adoptions, marriage, divorces etc. for such corrections.
- Applicable amount – Regions like Australia and New Zealand, there are applicable charges of AUD 100 or NZD 100.
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In other cases you need to cancel your existing bookings and then rebook it, the amount of difference between the fare prices will be payable.
3. Restriction or Limitations in name changing-
- Once a person will be checked then no changes will be entertained.
- Only the Minor changes such as a misspelling, nicknames, omission, adding or removing prefixes will be changed without any fees and valid proofs.
- Swapping your existing ticket with another person will not be allowed.
- Search minor corrections will also be done one time only.
- In some cases where names get blended or middle names are missing, one can apply for corrections.
- Flight tickets are non-transferable and this practice is totally prohibited.
Frequently asked questions FAQs
Can I correct my spelling and change my name on Qatar Airways?
Yes, you can do both but only slide spelling mistakes and corrections are allowed. Major changes need valid identity proof.
What are the supported documents that need to be submitted for the change?
Valid identity proofs, marriage certificates, divorce decree, adoption papers etc.
Can I transfer my ticket on another person’s name?
No, Swapping your ticket on another person’s name or changing your name to another person’s name is strictly prohibited in QATAR airline policy.
Are there any cancellation charges to rebook your flight to change your name on the existing ticket and get a new one?
No, there are no charges for rebooking a new flight, only the difference between the fair prices needed to get paid.
Are all regions covered in this free cancellation in free changing policy?
No, there will be additional charges for Australia and New Zealand regions.
