TOPICS
1. Goal and Range of the Policy
2. Eligibility for Name Change
3. Name Change Procedure-Request Submission
4. Documentation Needs
5. Charges and Fees
6. Constraints and Restrictions
7.TravelAgent Procedure
8. Customer care and Support - Contact Points
9. Particular Points to Remember
10.Adherence to Regulations
1. Goal and Range of the Policy
- Goal:To enable travelers to alter or rectify names on tickets in the event of typos or legal name changes.
- Scope:This applies to all travelers who have purchased tickets fromAirArabia directly or via other approved outlets, such as websites and travel agencies.
2. Eligibility for Name Change
-Typographical problems: Name changes are permissible for small repairs, such as typographical or spelling problems.
Passengers who have changed their legal name as a result of marriage, divorce, or other legal circumstances are qualified.
- Necessary Documentation:You must provide documentation of the official name change together with any supporting records, such as a court decision or marriage certificate.
3. Name Change Procedure
Request Submission:Travelers must make a name change request in person at anAirArabia sales office, over the phone at the customer support center, or online through theAirArabia website.
- Deadline: Requests must be made well in advance of the planned flight, preferably 48 hours beforehand.
- ProcessingTime: Depending on the documentation submitted, name changes are processed 24 to 48 hours following submission.
4. Documentation Needs
- Identity Verification:You must present a valid passport or ID from the government.
- Supporting Documents: Extra paperwork, such as a marriage license, divorce decree, certificate of legal name change, etc., that supports the request for a name change.
- ExistingTicket:To verify, the original ticket or booking reference information needs to be shown.
6. Constraints and Restrictions
-TicketType: Regular fare tickets usually allow for name changes. Name changes may not be permitted or there may be limits on some promotional or non-refundable tickets.
- Flight Segments:Any name modifications must be made to every flight segment included in the reservation. Modifications in part are not allowed.
-Transferability: It is not possible to transfer tickets to another individual. Only name corrections pertaining to the original passenger are permitted.
7. TravelAgent Procedure
-Agent Requests: On behalf of their clients, travel agents are required to adhere to the same protocol and submit the required paperwork.
- Coordination:To speed up the name change procedure, travel agents should communicate withAirArabia's support staff.
- System Updates: In order to reflect the revised name, agents must update their data and create new e-tickets.
8. Customer care and Support
-Contact Points:Adedicated customer care hotline, email, and online request forms are just a few of the ways thatAirArabia can be contacted for name change requests.
- Support: Customer care agents are on hand to offer assistance with the filing of documents, fee payments, and name change procedures.
9. Particular Points to Remember
- Group Reservations: Group regulations can be applicable, and name modifications for group reservations need to be discussed withAirArabia's group reservations department.
- Emergency Cases: Upon request, faster processing may be made accessible in situations involving emergencies or urgent name change requirements.
10.Adherence to Regulations
-Adherence to Rules:To avoid fraud and guarantee correct passenger identification,AirArabia's name change policy conforms with international aviation standards and security protocols.
-AuditTrail: For regulatory compliance and auditing purposes, a record of all name changes and the supporting documentation is kept.