Name slightly wrong on booking
 

Hi there. Sorry if I am not posting this in the correct place - I have just joined and don't really know my way around! I'm looking for some advice, if possible. My name is incorrect on a booking for an upcoming holiday (this weekend!) and we have been advised that this cannot be changed by the travel agency (Travel Republic), nor the airlines (BA/Qatar), not even for a fee. The issue is that I have 2 middle names which have been mashed up together with my surname - for example, instead of One Two Three Four, the booking shows One Twothreefour. Can anybody advise on the likelihood of this being accepted for boarding? I am hoping it will be fine as all my names are present; they are just grouped together incorrectly. But I’m feeling really anxious about not being allowed to board. We have been told we either need to risk it on the day and hope for the best or else buy a new ticket, which is costing around £1500 😰

I know it may well just come down to who is on the gate on the day, so I understand there are no guarantees. Thank you for any advice anyone might be able to offer!

Welcome to FT! This is not a mistake (on your part) - this is a system flaw/error and often middle name and surname (or first name) is written without space. Not an issue at all. Check-in agents are used to deal with it.

Absolutely nothing to worry about, i.e. you will be able to travel as it is. Anyone telling you to buy a new ticket must be out of the mind/do not know how it works in reality.

Next time, skip the middle names. First and last name will suffice.

Thank you for your reply, SK AAR - this is really reassuring! I have just had a similar response from BA's Facebook Business Page so I am feeling much more optimistic now. Yes, will definitely omit the middle names next time to avoid these kinds of issues!

My first name and my middle name are often put together on airline tickets, without any space between them. I've never had any problems flying, even on international travel.

This is good to know! I have come to realise this seems really common so I am definitely feeling more optimistic about travelling this weekend. Thank you!

Do let us know if this unexpectedly causes any issues. Have a nice trip!

Thank you! Will update if things go askew!

Please update whether or not something goes wrong.