Sorry to hear about the misfortunes in your post. But, congratulations on your marriage!


No name changes are allowed.

Not sure what the value of the ticket is, but what you should do is the following:

Book a one-way in-Texas flight (i.e. IAH-AUS or vice-versa), which is almost always available for $48 all-in on a 14-day advance under his name. He can be a "no-show" for this flight. Upon booking this over the phone, the agent will charge you the $48+150 change fee, and the balance of the ticket will be given to you in a travel certificate. Ask the agent for the pin # so you do not have to wait for it to come in the mail. You can apply a TC to the purchase of a ticket for you/your wife/anyone.

Presto!