How Do I Change My Name On My LATAM Flight

Have you booked flights on LATAM Airlines & there’s been some mistake on a passenger name, you have the option to make the booking easily. In fact, if it is still within 24 hours, you can make a minor correction fairly easily. Overall, the airlines do understand that mistakes happen particularly if you are doing it hurriedly & thus you have flexible policies regarding making name modifications on LATAM airlines.    

The blog covers at length the various terms & conditions involved with making a name correction on LATAM Airlines, the steps to make the LATAM Airlines name change, fee involved, & other important policies. 

LATAM Airlines Name Correction Policy

Below are the important policies that you should be aware of to make a successful name correction on LATAM Airlines. 

• It is a violation of the airline rules if you are flying on LATAM Airlines with the wrong name details on the ticket. Hence, you should be flying on the correct 
• Passengers on LATAM have the right to modify their name on the PNR before the journey date. 
• In terms of the corrections, you are allowed to make corrections up to 3 characters. 
• If your name or surname has been changed after marriage/divorce, you are allowed to make the change on your ticket accordingly. 
• You can make the name change via both the online and offline channels. 
• Do note that you are able to make the change through authorized platforms only. In case you have made the booking from a third party, you have to contact them directly to make the desired modification. 
• You cannot completely change the name of a person on the ticket or via-a-vis transfer it to another passenger’s name. 
• You make the name change if you have not yet started the trip. 
• You are required to submit documentation at the time of making the name change to supplement your name change request. 

Ways To Change / Correct Name On LATAM Flight Ticket

You can make name change requests on LATAM in two ways. Either from the official website or via call. 

LATAM Airlines Name Change Via Official Website

• Visit LATAM Airlines website. 
• First, log in to your account with your Mail ID & password. 
• Click on the “My Trips” section. 
• Fill form with booking number & last name. 
• Now, choose the flight to change the name on the ticket. 
• Click on the name change request. 
• Follow the subsequent steps to enter the name correction.
• Make the payment, if applicable, for the change fees. 
• You will receive the confirmation by mail after completion of process. 

LATAM Airlines Name Correction Via Phone Call

• Dial LATAM Airlines helpdesk 1(866) 435-9526. 
• State your Name Change request. 
• Provide your booking confirmation number & last name to the LATAM live agent. 
• Eligible for a name change, go ahead with the process. 
• Make the payment for the name correction fee; if applicable, provide your details. 
• After the process is complete, you will receive the change confirmation by mail. 

Besides these two, you also have the option to make the name change from the airport counter as well. Just present your booking confirmation number, last name & your request to make a name change. 

LATAM Airlines Name Change Fee

For minor corrections, if you make it within 24 hours of making the booking, you will not be charged any name correction fee. However, beyond that, you may have to pay a nominal charge depending upon the time of request, travel fare class, travel destination, etc. So, do check at the time of making the request the exact fares. 

Conclusion

You are thus aware of all the information regarding how to make a name change on LATAM Airlines. If you are making minor modifications within 24 hours, you will not be charged any fee. However, beyond that, it depends on various factors like time of request, destination type, etc.     

To make the request, you just have to retrieve your booking from the official website & make the cancellation request or you can speak to an airline representative to make the change for you. You can do that from the airport counter as well. Thus, you should now be comfortable about making a successful name change.