I have booked a OW award tix for my mother between HKG-SYD on CX & QF, but have just recently found out that her name on the ticket has been mis-spelled for one of the character. I could not initiate a new-booking with correct name because there were no more awards spaces available for the upcoming flight.

CX agent has advised that there is a note on her PNR regarding the mis-spelled name. They claim that my mother will not be denied boarding. I'm still worried.

Has anybody been refused boarding due to mis-spelled name? Or should I not worry?