Name error on your ticket: how to fix it right away

Who must correct the ticket

The correction must always be requested from whoever issued the ticket: if you booked directly on the airline website, contact its customer service; if you bought through an online agency or comparison site, the agency must do it, because the airline often cannot modify a booking managed by third parties in its system. This additional step can prolong processing times by days, so it's best to report the error to the intermediary within the first few hours.

How much it costs when it's not a minimal typo

On Ryanair a name correction exceeding the free threshold costs roughly 115 pounds online or 160 pounds if handled by phone; easyJet applies lower rates, generally between 25 and 50 pounds per ticket. Before paying, always compare the cost of the correction with the price of a new ticket on the same route: on promotional fares it may be more convenient to buy a new travel ticket from scratch.

Inverted name and automated checks

If you've swapped first and last name, many airlines accept boarding without problem, but it's still best to request official correction in the system: at automated gates (e-gates) that cross-reference the document with booking data, a discrepancy can block passage and force you to manual control. To avoid other mistakes of the same type, it's worth checking documents before departure with the same attention given to the ticket.

Check the confirmation email within the first few minutes of purchase, not the evening before the flight: the free correction of a typo is almost always tied to a 24-48 hour window from booking, and once that expires you almost certainly move to a chargeable rate, even for a single wrong character.