Can I travel with my maiden name on my passport after marriage?
If you have changed your name after marriage, or for any other reason, and your passport is still showing your maiden name you will still be able to travel as long as the name on your ticket matches the name on your passport. If you are going on your honeymoon immediately after your wedding, it is best advised to book your flights using your maiden name as it may take up to three to five weeks for a new passport to be issued. Planning a destination wedding? Check out our blog on the best places to get married around the world.
What happens if accidentally use my maiden name when buying my flight ticket?
If you have accidentally bought a flight ticket using your maiden name, and then changed your name after marriage, you will need to contact the airline and provide them with the relevant documentation (such as a marriage certificate) as proof of the name change. Some airlines will make the change for free, however, this is normally decided on a case-by-case basis.
What happens if I buy a flight ticket and then change my name?
The general rule for travelling during a name change is that the name on your flight ticket must match the name on your passport. For this reason, travellers are encouraged to reserve flight tickets using the same name, gender and birth date that is present on their passport. If you make a flight reservation and then change the name on your passport or identification, you should contact the airline to request a change of name. The airline may ask for documentation as proof of the name change. Whether the passenger will be charged for this service is normally judged by the airline according passenger's individual case. Passengers flying during a name change should try to make the airline aware of the name change as early as possible.