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URGENT HELP NEEDED!!! - Passport name

  • 29-06-2009 12:12am
    #1
    chaz1414
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭


    Looking for help im flying from Heathrow 2moro to dubai and my name is jack smith on my passport however my ticket reads John Smith What will happen when i go to check in as emirates do not do name changes and say i should cancel my ticket and rebook a new one as they say i will not be allowed travel this will cost me a thousand pound. I would really appreciate any help or advisespacer.gifspacer.gif


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  • #2
    3DataModem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭3DataModem


    If emirates don't do changes (which is strange) then you have two choices.

    1. Chance it... Unlikely you'll succeed unless you have other ID in both names, and then still pretty unlikely.

    2. Buy a new ticket, and argue the toss with them on your return.


  • #3
    chaz1414
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chaz1414


    think were gonna try chance unless anyone has any better ideas?


  • #4
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    Actually most airlines don't allow name changes but in Ireland we're used to low-cost flying which tends to allow it (for a price).

    Most airlines will charge you a cancellation fee and then you rebook your ticket (using the correct name this time). Beware though that if the flight is full, you may not get your seat back as you'll be dropped to the back of the queue (if there is one).


  • #5
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    Most airlines are used to people turning up with JOSEPH SMITH on their passports, when the tickets have been booked as JOE SMITH.

    If the names are similar, or a common derivative of the name, it should be alright - but unfortunately we have no way of knowing how similar the names are :)


  • #6
    chaz1414
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chaz1414


    i suppose i could try cancel it and try re-book it and if i dont get on that flight i know there is one 2 or 3 hours later.am i doing this all too late? the flight is at around 8:30 tonight.wud it be alright to cancel it when i get to london or is that too late to try and get some money back?


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  • #7
    chaz1414
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chaz1414


    jack is another name for john. john f. kennedy was also know as jack


  • #8
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    IMHO 'jack' and 'john' could be treated as the same name. I personally wouldn't have a problem with this but if the person at the desk doesn't know that some people interchange these names then you may have a problem.


  • #9
    chaz1414
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭chaz1414


    ye we already rang up and they said they wouldnt accept it.but maybe if we put the ticket in the middle all bundled up the person might not notice...


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