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What if flight name doesn't exactly match passport

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ThisCharmingW0man · 02/04/2017 19:45

DH has booked plane tickets in our DC's shortened versions of their name (e.g. Tom rather than Thomas), however passports have their full names. Will this pose a problem at check-in? We are flying short haul with Ryanair.

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MollyHuaCha · 02/04/2017 19:47

Is have thought it might cause a problem. Sorry...

nicknamehelp · 02/04/2017 19:50

It might cause a problem but last yrar I accidentally miss spelt my ds surname and we got there and back no questions asked

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ThisCharmingW0man · 02/04/2017 19:52

Ok thanks. Might chance it then as I'm sure Ryanair will charge some crazy price to amend the ticket....

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SaudadeObama · 02/04/2017 19:52

Yes, you might need to change it. Always book with exactly the names on the passport. Although if it's labelled as Master T. Smith and the name on the passport is Thomas Smith then you might be ok. Better to be safe than sorry and unfortunately you usually pay extra to change. Next time hopefully dumbnuts won't book with nicknames Hmm

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ThisCharmingW0man · 02/04/2017 20:27

Just checked Ryanair website - its £110 per passenger to amend flight name, or £160 at the airport... so that's either £220 or £320 which I think is more than the flights cost!! Am inclined to risk it but please let me know if anyone has experience of this!

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Boooooom · 02/04/2017 20:32

I had this last year with my friend, I've known her for 25 years as Hana...she admitted to me her name is spelt Hannah...AFTER I booked us flights. This was through easy jet. After some teary eyed explaination at the check in the nice lady did it no problem and for free. It was a bit nerve wracking not knowing if it would be ok or not but saved £110...

Boooooom · 02/04/2017 20:32

Although I don't seem to remember there being an option with Easy Jet to change the details at the airport...

Boooooom · 02/04/2017 20:33

I mean that I don't remember seeing a price for it online before we went there to wing it...

DaisyBlameless · 02/04/2017 20:34

Easyjet would be much more lenient.

Ryan air will charge you. I swear the check in staff are on commission.

BarchesterFlowers · 02/04/2017 20:35

I booked DH on a flight recently with his middle name (name he is known by) and decided to wing it - it was fine - no one mentioned it.

BarchesterFlowers · 02/04/2017 20:36

Ours was BA.

kingscrossnoodle · 02/04/2017 20:38

It is usually cheaper to book new flights with Ryanair that it is to change details on existing flights. I suppose it depends on affordability on the day. I would take a chance, based on the fact that I could afford to pay whatever to change if I needed to at the airport. If it's going to cause any problems financially on the day of travel I would sort it asap.

BikeRunSki · 02/04/2017 20:41

One of Bill Bryson's books opens with him stranded at a small airport in the back RBS of nowhere, trying to convince the check in clerk that "Bill Bryson" on the ticket is the "William Bryson" on his passport.

(Not helpful, sorry, but in your case I'd risk it)

user1488788454 · 02/04/2017 20:41

When we booked a holiday through the travel agent, they spelt my mams name wrong and I corrected her and the lady said it must match Smile

yellowdaffsarein · 02/04/2017 20:42

I had this recently. I booked flights with BA and it automatically took the names from our executive club details.
For some reason I'm down as A Brown rather than Anna Brown.
I was talking to ex club about something different and they pointed it out, wanted me to pay ££ and said I might be refused boarding.

I decided to risk it, no one even mentioned it.

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ThisCharmingW0man · 02/04/2017 20:44

Thanks for all the feedback. I think we will wing it and see what happens on the day. Also I'm not sure whether the £110 is per passenger per flight or £110 for outwards and return flights... could be a pricey one.

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MadeForThis · 02/04/2017 20:44

EasyJet let my DH fly when his flight was booked under his middle name instead of his first name. Internal return uk flight. No one questioned his explanation.

kingscrossnoodle · 02/04/2017 20:50

Per pax per flight I'm afraid

hideehigh · 02/04/2017 20:58

Jet2 I booked a flight for a French acquaintance (with a very French name I had never heard of) and got the nom and prénom mixed up. At the check in desk the lovely lady took care of it no problem. Good luck!

ArtemisiaGentilleschi · 02/04/2017 21:03

I'd risk it with anyone except Ryanair.

DaisyBlameless · 02/04/2017 21:31

I agree with Artemisia, anyone else would be ok I think.

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ThisCharmingW0man · 02/04/2017 21:38

Hmmm. Perhaps then we'd better ring up tomorrow as 2 kids both outward and return would come to a whopping £640 at the airport. Gulp

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ThisCharmingW0man · 03/04/2017 10:47

Good news. DH contacted Ryanair via web chat this morning and got their details changed for free, so boarding passes now match passports. A lesson learnt for next time!

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DaisyBlameless · 03/04/2017 13:31

Excellent, I was coming on here this morning to advise you calling them, really glad it's sorted.

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ThisCharmingW0man · 03/04/2017 18:24

Thanks Daisy

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