I actually ran into this exact situation with Delta a while back, and it taught me a valuable lesson about double-checking ticket details before hitting “confirm.” I had booked a flight for my sister and me to visit our parents in Boston, and in my rush, I accidentally entered her nickname instead of her legal name on the ticket. It wasn’t until I was reviewing our travel details a few days later that I realized the mistake. I panicked a little because I’d heard that airlines can be strict about name changes.
When I called Delta’s customer service, the representative was super helpful and explained that name corrections are possible in certain situations — mostly for small typos or fixing minor errors. Since it was just a nickname and her ID clearly matched her legal name, they were able to adjust it after verifying a few details. However, they also made it clear that Delta doesn’t allow a full name transfer to another person — that’s a big no.
The process was actually smoother than I expected, and they handled it quickly. I learned that it’s best to reach out to Delta as soon as you notice the mistake because waiting too long can make things trickier. Ever since then, I’ve been extra careful when booking tickets — I double-check every letter of the name before finalizing the purchase. So yes, you can make small corrections, but if you’re trying to completely switch the traveler, Delta won’t allow it. My advice is to contact them right away if you notice an issue; they’re generally great about helping with honest mistakes.
