Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Airlines Misspelling Your Name
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Writing proper names is always an issue. People from the same community could have the same names, but they are differently written and spelled. That is quite problematic when you are asked to give someone your name over the phone.
You can have such a sweet short and simple name, still, someone somewhere could end up misspelling it. Sometimes, minor mistakes in spelling your name can be tolerated by the TSA. However, some countries and airlines insist on having your name matched your passport, otherwise, you will not be able to fly.
How to avoid this?
Doubling checking your flight reservation is the key procedure and way to avoid such mistakes. This is supposed to be done before and after booking your ticket.
In case you do your flight reservation over the phone, do not hesitate to ask the travel booking agent to re-spell your name. Your name should match what you got in your pass and ID.
Airline schedule altered and you are not informed
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Sometimes, airlines might change the schedule of flights for several factors. The problem is not confined to the change alone. It involves the fact that passengers are not notified. This is very common. You might have checked your contacting information and spotted nothing.
This is because the airlines do not inform passengers and not because the latter’s contacts are wrong. If this has ever happened to you, you must have spent hours awaiting your flight in vain.
How to avoid this?
You need to be more regular when it comes to checking your flight reservation. It does consume time indeed, but you will be at least able to spot any changes in the schedule before it is too late.
This way you do not have to cancel your travel plans. You may be offered a chance to opt for further flights on specific dates that suit you.
Equipment change leading to loss of your seat
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When airlines decide to alter their flights’ schedule, even the flying aircraft can be changed. You might have booked a ticket for a seat aboard Boeing, but upon the changes, you may fly aboard smaller jets.
