Allegiant Air Name Correction Policy
If you noticed a typo on your Allegiant ticket or your last name recently changed and your reservation still shows the old one you’re in the right place. This guide explains exactly what Allegiant Air allows (and doesn’t allow), the fastest way to get a name fixed, what it might cost, and how to avoid headaches at the airport.
The short answer
- Name corrections are allowed for genuine mistakes (like a misspelling) or a recent legal last-name change. You must contact Allegiant to make the correction.
- Full name changes or transferring a ticket to another person are not allowed. Allegiant’s Terms & Conditions state plainly: “Name changes on bookings are not permitted.” Tickets are also non-transferable under Allegiant’s Contract of Carriage.
- Your ticketed name must match your government ID. Allegiant reminds travelers to enter names exactly as on your ID, and the TSA requires the reservation name to match what you provided for security screening.
- Timing and fees: Allegiant doesn’t publish a special “name correction fee,” but changes without Trip Flex can incur up to a $75 fee per person, each way and no changes are permitted within 7 days of travel (Trip Flex removes the change fee and permits changes up to 1 hour before departure). Expect standard change rules to apply when a correction requires a reissue.
- Packages are stricter: Name changes are not permitted on Allegiant packages (e.g., air+hotel, special packages like Allegiant Stadium).
Why airlines care about the name on your ticket
U.S. security rules require airlines to transmit passenger data (full name, date of birth, gender) to TSA’s Secure Flight program to match watchlists and verify identity. That’s why the name on your reservation needs to match your ID precisely, and why airlines take name fixes seriously. Allegiant echoes this, asking customers to enter names exactly as on their government-issued photo ID.
Quick note on middle names: In practice, many travelers fly without a middle name printed on the boarding pass if their Secure Flight details include it. Publications often note it “shouldn’t be an issue,” but the safest path is to ensure your Allegiant name matches your ID exactly—especially on international trips. When in doubt, ask Allegiant to align it.
What Allegiant allows
Allowed: Minor corrections and recent legal last-name changes
Allegiant’s own FAQ calls out two scenarios they’ll fix:
- Misspellings / typos (e.g., “Jhon” → “John,” missing letter, transposed letters)
- Recent legal last-name changes (e.g., marriage/divorce)
For either case, Allegiant instructs you to contact them so they can correct “the name only.”
Tip: Be ready to show proof for legal changes (e.g., marriage certificate, court order) and your government-issued ID to validate the correct spelling. Many airlines require documentation to distinguish a true correction from an impermissible transfer.
Not allowed: Ticket transfers or “someone else is going instead”
Allegiant explicitly does not permit changing the traveler to an entirely different person or otherwise transferring tickets. If the original traveler can’t go and you don’t qualify for a correction, your option is to cancel under Allegiant’s published rules
Packages are stricter
If you bought an Allegiant package (flight + hotel, special event packages), name changes are not permitted on those bookings.
Timing & fees for name corrections
Allegiant does not list a separate “name correction fee” on its fee chart. In practice, name fixes can trigger a ticket reissue, and that often falls under the airline’s standard change rules:
- Within 24 hours of purchase (and your first flight is at least 7 days away): you can cancel for a full refund and rebook with the correct name. This is usually the cleanest, fee-free approach if you qualify.
- After 24 hours:
- With Trip Flex: You can make changes up to 1 hour before departure without the change fee (you still pay any fare difference). While Trip Flex is marketed around date/flight/destination, Allegiant doesn’t publish a separate exception for name fixes so ask the agent to handle your correction under your Trip Flex protection.
- Without Trip Flex: Allegiant states a change fee of up to $75 per person, each way applies and no changes are permitted within 7 days of travel. If a reissue is required to correct the name, expect these rules to apply, plus any fare difference.
Because policies can evolve and every reservation is different (fare class, route, timing), the agent’s determination controls. When you call, ask what fees—if any—apply to your specific correction before approving the change.
How to request a name correction (step-by-step)
Best practice: Handle a name issue as soon as you spot it ideally within 24 hours of booking or as far from departure as possible.
- Locate your reservation.
Have your confirmation number, traveler name as currently shown, and flight details handy. You can pull these via Manage Travel on Allegiant’s website/app.) - Contact Allegiant.
Allegiant’s FAQ directs you to contact them for misspellings or recent last-name changes. If you can’t make the change online, call Customer Care (you’ll see the contact options on their site; the phone line commonly advertised is 702-505-8888). - Explain that this is a correction, not a transfer.
Be explicit (e.g., “I misspelled my first name by one letter” or “I legally changed my last name last month; here’s my documentation”). The clearer you are, the faster they can code it as a permissible correction. - Provide documentation if asked.
- Misspelling: State ID/passport to verify spelling.
- Legal change: Marriage certificate or court order, plus your updated ID when available. (Airlines generally require proof for legal name changes.)
- Confirm any fees before approving changes.
Ask whether Trip Flex covers the correction (if you bought it), whether a change fee applies, and whether there’s a fare difference to collect. - Get the updated itinerary emailed to you and double-check it.
Make sure your full name is now correct and matches your ID exactly.
Can airport agents fix it on the day of travel? Sometimes but don’t wait. Allegiant’s general policy bars changes within 7 days of departure unless you have Trip Flex, and last-minute reissues are much harder when flights are full. Fix it early.
What counts as a “minor correction”?
Allegiant doesn’t publish a “character limit” or a rigid list, but their examples imply the following are usually eligible:
- Simple typos or a transposed letter in first/last name
- Adding a missing letter (e.g., “Sara” → “Sarah,” or “Jonh” → “John”)
- Fixing spacing/punctuation consistent with your ID (e.g., hyphenated last names)
- Recent legal last-name change (marriage/divorce)
For anything that looks like a different person (e.g., changing the first name entirely or switching travelers), Allegiant will not permit the change; you’d have to cancel and rebook under current prices.
Middle names, initials, and hyphenated surnames
- Middle names: TSA’s stance is that the reservation name should match what you submitted for Secure Flight screening. Some airlines don’t print the middle name on the boarding pass even if it’s in the Secure Flight field, and many trips proceed fine. Still, Allegiant tells you to enter names exactly as on the ID; correcting a missing or misspelled middle name can be prudent—especially for international flights or if your ID shows multiple surnames.
- Hyphenated or dual last names: Match your ID’s formatting as closely as possible (including hyphens and spaces). If your ticket collapsed a hyphen or dropped part of a compound surname, ask Allegiant to align it.
Legal name change (marriage, divorce, court order)
If you legally changed your name after booking:
- Gather documentation: marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
- Call Allegiant and request a name correction due to legal change.
- Ask about fees and whether Trip Flex (if purchased) can be applied to waive them.
- Re-verify your updated itinerary matches your ID.
Industry guidance (and common practice) is that airlines will seek documentation to validate a legal change and keep the reservation with the same traveler, not a different person.
Packages: Why the rules are tighter
Packages (flight + hotel, specialty event packages) have more restrictive terms. Allegiant spells out that name changes are not permitted on packages; even regular changes and cancellations are often curtailed or barred close to travel. If you spot a name problem on a package, contact Allegiant immediately options may be limited, but the earlier you call, the better your odds of any remedy.
Common scenarios
“I just booked and fat-fingered my name.”
- If your departure is at least 7 days away and you’re still within 24 hours of purchase, cancel for a full refund and rebook cleanly with the correct name. Easiest fix.
- Otherwise, contact Allegiant to request a correction; fees and fare differences may apply without Trip Flex.
“My wedding was last month—my ID shows my new last name.”
- Call Allegiant and request a correction due to a legal name change. Have your certificate/decree ready. Expect to keep the same traveler on the booking (not a different person).
“I booked ‘Liz’ but my ID says ‘Elizabeth.’”
- That’s still you, but the names don’t match. Ask Allegiant to align the ticket to Elizabeth. Handle this well before travel.
“I left off my middle name.”
- Many people fly without issues if first/last match and Secure Flight data is correct, but Allegiant urges exact matches. If you’re uneasy—especially for international routes—ask Allegiant to add it.
- “My friend is going instead of me.”
- Not allowed. Allegiant doesn’t permit ticket transfers or name changes to a different person. You’d need to cancel (subject to rules/fees) and book a new ticket in your friend’s name.
Practical tips to avoid problems
- Book using the name on your ID (including middle name if your ID uses it). Allegiant says to enter names exactly as on your government ID; check every letter before you click purchase.
- Leverage the 24-hour window when possible. If you catch a mistake within 24 hours and are a week out, cancel and rebook for a clean slate.
- Consider Trip Flex at booking if your plans—or documentation—might change. It waives change fees and buys you time (up to 1 hour before departure) for most change types; ask if it can be applied to your correction.
- Fix issues early. Without Trip Flex, Allegiant bars changes within 7 days of departure. Don’t wait until check-in.
- Bring documentation to the airport (and have digital copies). Even if your correction is processed, it’s smart to carry proof of legal changes.
FAQs
Does Allegiant charge a fee to correct a name?
Allegiant doesn’t publish a special “name correction fee.” If a reissue is needed, standard change rules generally apply: Trip Flex removes the change fee (fare difference still applies), while without Trip Flex it can be up to $75 per person each way and no changes within 7 days. Confirm costs with the agent before they proceed.
What if my passport shows two last names but my ticket shows one?
Contact Allegiant to align the ticket with your ID. For international travel, match the machine-readable zone on your passport exactly.
Can Allegiant fix a name at the airport?
Possibly, but it’s risky—and no changes are allowed in the last 7 days without Trip Flex. Handle it as early as you can by contacting Allegiant.
I booked through Allegiant as part of a package. Can I change the traveler’s name?
No. Name changes are not permitted on Allegiant packages.
Is a nickname OK if the Secure Flight info is correct?
Don’t rely on it. TSA and Allegiant emphasize matching your ID name. If your ticket says “Mike” but your ID says “Michael,” ask Allegiant to fix it.
The bottom line
Allegiant is firm about no ticket transfers or wholesale name changes, but reasonable about true corrections—fixing a typo or updating a last name after a legal change. The safest path is to:
- Act quickly, ideally within the 24-hour refund window if you can.
- Call Allegiant and clearly describe the correction you need (not a different traveler).
- Confirm fees and fare differences before authorizing anything, noting the advantages if you bought Trip Flex.
- Match your ticket to your ID exactly to sail through TSA screening.
If you follow those steps, a simple mistake in your name shouldn’t keep you from your trip.