Firstly, welcome to FT and the EK Forum,

Ok, first question. Is your friend travelling on Emirates? You say "leaving from the US on Monday to Aus..."

I'm assuming then that your friend is heading to Dubai, then onto Australia. I honestly wouldn't worry too much. As long as first name and last name is correct, your friend should be fine.

If this is in the wrong airline thread, then let me know and I can move it to where it needs to be...

Dont stress....