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How can I correct or change a passenger name with Finnair?

Do not pay to “fix” one of those accepted display differences. For another mismatch, including a legal-name change, contact Finnair customer service for correction; its FAQ says a fee applies. Describe the same traveler’s existing and correct names and ask what documents and reissue steps are needed. A correction is different from transferring the ticket to someone else. Finnair separately allows a change of traveler only when the purchased ticket type permits it, with a name-change fee and contact at least one day before departure. Do not assume that permission applies to every fare. Before agreeing, confirm which request is being processed and the complete charge. Then check the resulting ticket against the document the passenger will use, not merely against an edited account profile.

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Important unknowns

  • Ask for the price that applies to your exact correction or traveler-change request.

What to do next

  1. Distinguish an accepted display variation, a correction and a change of traveler.

  2. Ask customer service for the applicable procedure and charge.

  3. Verify the resulting ticket and any required supporting documents.

  4. First check whether there is an actual mismatch.

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How do I correct or change a name on a Finnair ticket?

First check whether there is an actual mismatch. Finnair says one first name is sufficient when a traveler has several, and normal character conversion such as ä to a or ö to o does not need correction. Do not pay to “fix” one of those accepted display differences. For another mismatch, including a legal-name change, contact Finnair customer service for correction; its FAQ says a fee applies. Describe the same traveler’s existing and correct names and ask what documents and reissue steps are needed. A correction is different from transferring the ticket to someone else. Finnair separately allows a change of traveler only when the purchased ticket type permits it, with a name-change fee and contact at least one day before departure. Do not assume that permission applies to every fare. Before agreeing, confirm which request is being processed and the complete charge. Then check the resulting ticket against the document the passenger will use, not merely against an edited account profile. What to do next Distinguish an accepted display variation, a correction and a change of traveler. Ask customer service for the applicable procedure and charge. Verify the resulting ticket and any required supporting documents. Who this applies to Finnair-specific name rules; not a rule for all airlines. The one-day requirement belongs to eligible changes of traveler. Before you confirm Ask for the price that applies to your exact correction or traveler-change request. Sources Last checked: September 22, 2026. Finnair — What should I do if my name on the ticket does not match my passport? Finnair — What do I do if I want to change the person travelling?

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