British Airways name change policy

British Airways name change policy allows only minor name corrections, not full passenger substitutions, which is a key point often discussed in travel forums. If you’ve made a small spelling error (typically up to 3 characters) or need to fix a title (Mr/Mrs) or legal name change due to marriage or divorce, BA usually permits corrections either free or for a small administrative fee, provided the ticket matches the passport. However, transferring a ticket to another person is strictly not allowed under any fare type. Fees can vary depending on ticket class, booking channel, and timing, with some changes requiring ticket reissuance and fare differences. Forum users consistently recommend contacting British Airways directly as early as possible, since same-day or post-check-in requests are often denied, and low-cost or promotional fares are the least flexible.