How to change name on KLM ticket?

KLM is a Dutch passenger carrier; it is a verified four-star airline regarding its on-board and in-flight services. Unfortunately, the name is an error if you have also booked your flight tickets. Don't worry. KLM Airlines has provided that facility for their passengers to change their name anytime. Still, before jumping to conclusions, passengers should know the KLM name change policy because it might charge you a lot or nothing. So, let's first get into their name change policy.

KLM name change policy

• Passengers can get their names edited for free by calling +1-802-636-9419. However, the name change request should be made before 30 hours of the scheduled departure time, and passengers can only get their name changed once for free.
• The passenger can not change the whole name on the flight ticket, and the tickets cannot be transferred to any other passenger's name.
• Suppose the passengers get their names edited less than 30 hours before their departure time. The charges will be around $100. 

Passengers don't need to make a request if their first name is only written on their flight ticket. Moreover, it is also correct if your name is written without any space. 

The process to change the name on the KLM ticket

There are many ways passengers can request to have their name changed on their flight reservation. Below are the ways:

Making a call on the airline's name change department: Passengers can call the name change department to change the name on a KLM ticket. Passengers must provide details like the correction in their first name and reservation number. Follow the steps to get your name changed in an easy way:

• Open KLM airline's official website.
• There will be a section where you can contact us.
• After selecting Contact Us, passengers will see a name change policy option.
• The phone number is provided on their KLM name change policy, or they can call directly at +1-802-636-9419. The IVR will provide you with the telephone menu. Select the digit according to your query.
• A live representative will attend the call after dialing the digit according to your query. Please provide them with the details you wish to change.
• After making changes, pay the required amount, and the flight ticket will be re-issued within an hour.

Changes can be made through their chat mode: if passengers cannot connect with the airline via phone, they can connect with the airline through their web chat service. Chat service is the fastest way to get your name changed. Airlines provide a web chat service to passengers for 24 hours. You can all follow the steps if you cannot find their web chat service.

• Open the official website of KLM Airlines.
• Go to their Contact Us page and open the name change policy page by following the procedure above.
• After arriving on their policy page, the chat box will open. Type your query about wanting the KLM name changed on the ticket. Please provide them with valid details, and the details will be changed. Make sure you apply changes 30 hours before your flight's scheduled departure time so that you don't need to pay any charges.
• The flight ticket will be re-issued to your registered email address.

Through Manage Booking, if passengers don't want their name changed with assistance, they need to enter details like reservation code and last name. After seeing your booked reservation, edit the name and confirm the changes. A new flight ticket will be sent to your mail.

How much does KLM charge for a name change?

In many instances, travelers insert the incorrect name on KLM Airlines while making flight bookings and later struggle to make changes. These travelers must be relaxed, as the airline permits them to make some name modifications. If you are curious about the charges and search, "How much does KLM charge for a name change?" then you must know that KLM permits name changes free of charge. Ticket holders can make changes 72 hours before flight departure.

KLM Name change info:

Travelers must make sure they are fulfilling the policies mentioned below to make name changes:

• Only spelling mistakes of up to three characters can be changed.
• Change of initials is permitted. However, space cannot be inserted as it isn't a typo error.
• If a traveler has multiple first names and only one name is displayed, airlines accept the name and do not allow changes.
• Name changes due to marriage, separation, or legal concerns are accepted.

The online process to make name changes on KLM:

Ticket holders who want to make name changes on KLM Airlines are expected to go through a series of online steps given below:

• Visit the official KLM Airlines website or dial +1-802-636-9419 to make name changes on KLM tickets.
• Find your ticket by navigating to the "My trips" section.
• You must now enter your flying blue number and password.
• As you get your ticket, click on the name change option.
• Make the permissible changes and press the save button.
• Finally, when name modifications are completed, you will be notified by KLM via email.