British Airways Name Change Policy

British Airways maintains a stringent name change policy for Business Class tickets, focusing on minor corrections and legal name changes. Here's a detailed overview:

British Airways Business Class Name Change Policy

1. Minor Name Corrections:

• Eligibility: Corrections for typographical errors, such as misspellings or inverted first and last names.
• Fee: An administration fee applies: £45/€50 when calling the UK/IE call center, or $60 when calling the North America call center.
• Limitations: Corrections are generally limited to a maximum of three characters in the first, middle, or last name.

2. Legal Name Changes (e.g., Marriage, Divorce):

• Eligibility: Changes due to marriage, divorce, or adoption.
• Documentation Required: Legal documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
• Fee: An administration fee may apply, and any fare difference at the time of reissuance must be paid.

3. Restrictions:

• Non-Transferable Tickets: British Airways does not permit the transfer of tickets to another individual.
• Advance Passenger Information (API): Updating or correcting a name in the API will not change the e-ticket.

How to Request a Name Change

Online:

• Log in to your British Airways account and navigate to "Manage My Booking."
• Select the reservation you wish to modify.
• Note: Not all name changes can be made online; you may need to contact customer service.

Customer Service:

• Call British Airways' customer service:
  • UK/IE: £45/€50 administration fee
  • North America: $60 administration fee
• Provide your booking reference and the necessary documentation for verification.

24-Hour Cooling-Off Period

• Policy: British Airways allows free cancellations within 24 hours of booking, provided the flight is at least seven days away. This enables passengers to correct any errors without incurring fees.

Required Documentation for Legal Name Changes

For legal name changes, passengers must provide:

• A valid government-issued photo ID.
• Legal documents supporting the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order).