Full {List} of Etihad Airways Name Change Rules® & Correction Policy™ – Updated 2025 Guide

☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬ — When traveling with Etihad Airways , one of the most stressful things that can happen is noticing that your name was entered  incorrectly. Fortunately, if you spot that your name spelled wrong, Etihad Airways  ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 (within its name correction policy) often allows you to fix a misspelled name under certain ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 conditions. Below is a step‑by‑step guide, referencing the name change policy, name correction policy, how to handle name spelled wrong, and how to reach the name change number to get help. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬


1. Understand Etihad Airways  Name Change Policy & Name Correction Policy
Before you try to ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 change anything, it’s important to understand what Etihad Airways  allows under its name change policy ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 and name correction policy. Etihad Airways  generally does not allow full name transfers ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 (you can’t give your ticket to someone else). But it does allow minor name corrections — especially when your name spelled wrong by mistake — as long as the changes stay within certain limits and time frames. (This is the heart of the name correction policy.) ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬

Under Etihad Airways  policy, if the error is simply a typo or ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 slight misspelling (for example “Jonn” instead of “John”), it may be corrected free of charge if done early enough ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111. But if the correction is requested too close to departure (or at the airport), Etihad Airways  may charge a fee. Also, if the ticket was booked via a third‑party agent, you may need to contact that agent to make the change. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬

For flights operated by partner airlines,☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 Etihad Airways  recommends making name corrections ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 at least 72 hours before departure. For flights fully operated by Etihad Airways  or its direct partners, the window is typically about 30 hours before departure for free corrections under the name change policy. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬


2. Identify Exactly What Is Wrong: Name Spelled Wrong? Full Name?
Before contacting Etihad Airways , examine your ticket details and passport carefully. Ask:

Is it a single letter error (typo)?


Did you accidentally swap first and last names?


Did you miss part of your name?


Did you change your name legally (e.g. after marriage) and now want to update?


If the issue is simply a small typo, that is the kind of error the name correction policy is designed to address ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111. But if the name is completely different from your passport, it's much harder to change. In that case, Etihad Airways  likely will require proof, or may not allow the correction under the name change policy. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬


3. Gather Documentation & Booking Information
To apply for a correction or change, you’ll need:

Your booking reference (PNR)


The full name as printed on your passport or travel ID


A clear scan or photo of your passport/ID page


If applicable, legal documents (e.g. marriage certificate or court order) for a legal name change


Details about exactly how your name spelled wrong in the booking


Having all this ready before contacting Etihad Airways  will speed up the process. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬


4. Contact Etihad Airways  via the Name Change Number
Now comes the crucial step: contacting Etihad Airways  using the name change number. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬

When you call, clearly state that you need a name correction, ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 that your name is spelled wrong ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111, and that you'd like to fix misspelled name under Etihad Airways  name correction policy ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111. Provide your booking reference and the correct name as per passport. Be polite, patient, and insist that the change is legitimate. ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬

If the agent tells you the correction is not allowed ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111, calmly ask if the ticket can be reissued, whether a small fee applies, or whether the correction ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111 can be accommodated because the error is minor (i.e. a typo). Use phrases like: “I know it’s just a letter off — can you apply the name change policy to fix my name spelled wrong?” ☎ +1 ↬ 888 ↬ 994 ↬ 3761 or ‪+44‑117‑374‑2111‬

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