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What happens if I leave out my middle name when booking a flight?

For every trip · Updated 2026-10 · From MeTravel's own trips

The name on your ticket must match your passport (international flights) or ID (domestic flights). Leaving out a middle name is the passenger's mistake, and each airline handles it differently.

  • Fill it in correctly: “Surname = LEE; Given names = MIN JUN”. Use no accents, in the same order as your passport.
  • Some airlines correct it for free, some charge a name-change fee, and some make you cancel and buy a new ticket.
  • On international flights, a name that doesn't match your passport or visa can mean being denied boarding.
  • If you spot a mistake, contact the airline or agent right away; don't wait until you're at the airport.
  • If you're charged a fee, stay calm and polite with staff; arguing usually makes things slower and harder.

Note: before paying, check every letter of your name, your date of birth and passport number, and read the airline's name-correction rules.

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