Name change is not acceptable on Porter unless it is for legal purposes. You will have to send copies of documents when your name changes post-marriage. Other than this, name change on Porter ticket will not be permitted. Here are a few kinds of changes allowed on Porter.
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Up to 3 characters in the first name or last name can be changed - Only allowed for typos.
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Add a middle name if you didn’t at the time of initial booking - The airline will not object to including a middle name.
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Double-check when the ticket is issued - No charge for changing or correcting within 24 hours of issuance.
Your ability to change or correct name on a flight ticket will depend on whether or not it is a purely PD-451 ticket. If it is a PD-451 ticket, you or your travel agent may be able to change it. Our Air1Network blog will offer you a closer look at how the airline will let you make changes or corrections to a name.
What are the changes allowed by Porter to a Ticket?
Dates or destinations on a Porter ticket can be modified as per the desire of traveller. Refundable tickets may be changed without any charges. According to flight change policy of Porter, a non-refundable ticket cannot be changed. The airline will let you get a flight change and refund by paying a fee. Here are a few things you must remember about changes.
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Only PD-451 tickets can be changed- Porter tickets bearing the initial digits 451 can be changed.
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Basic tickets may not be changed - Except for name correction, you may not be able to change anything else.
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Changes to third-party bookings - Your travel agent is authorized to make changes.
Only one-time changes may be allowed on tickets. You can visit or contact Air1Network for assistance with changing a ticket.
Can you Travel with a Changed Name on a Porter Ticket?
When flying with Porter Airlines, the name on your ticket must exactly match the name on the government-issued ID you present at the airport. Even a small discrepancy can lead to complications at check-in or security. For this reason, you generally cannot travel on a Porter ticket if the name is incorrect. There are a few things Porter will allow you if you commit a mistake.
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Name change or name correction within ‘Void Window’ - Your travel agent will not require any special permission for changing or correcting an error.
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Unticketed bookings of PD-451 stock - Your agent can change the name or correct the name before ticketing.
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Unticketed bookings which have other airlines on the itinerary - Your agent will have to cancel the booking and reissue it in the correct name.
How much do you have to pay for Name Change on Porter?
Porter may not charge you for a name change if you request a change within the Void Window. When this Void window is not available to you, you may be required to pay a charge. If the correction or change is not allowed under Porter name correction policy, you may have to pay additional charges for cancellation. Here are a few things you can remember about charges.
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When your itinerary includes flights operated by other airlines - Change or correction may require cancellation and rebooking, requiring you to pay cancellation charges.
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When your itinerary includes flights operated by Porter - Name change fee of Porter will be as specified.
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When you have a group booking - The fee for name change may be higher.
Changes or corrections to a name for a multi-passenger may require you to be aware of the technicalities involved. If you are finding it difficult, you may seek assistance from Air1Network.