Another Name Change question (was: Odd Hypothetical Question)
Mar 1, 2008, 6:53 pm
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Another Name Change question (was: Odd Hypothetical Question)
I bought a WN ticket for my 15 yo boy for roughly $100 a few months ago and will be flying alone to meet me for spring training games. He might not be able to go. If so, I'd then like my 13 yo girl to go instead but the current fare is $250+. Since under 18 do not need to show ID (absurd rule, BTW, can't a 17 yo be trained to be a terrorist?), could the girl go in the boys place?
Unfortunately, the boy has a real boy's only name. In the future, perhaps its wise to book an ambiguous first name?
Again, hypothetically only.
Unfortunately, the boy has a real boy's only name. In the future, perhaps its wise to book an ambiguous first name?
Again, hypothetically only.
Mar 1, 2008, 7:38 pm
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This thread on ticket name changes is relevant.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ht=name+change
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ht=name+change
Mar 1, 2008, 7:53 pm
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Thanks for the link. Didn't realize something so simlar was just posted. If it was male/male it wouldn't be an issue. My senario would have a girl trying to travel using an obvious boys name. Just wondering how how everyone would react. If I had used a name like "Terry" I don't think it would be a problem.
Mar 1, 2008, 9:42 pm
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I bought a WN ticket for my 15 yo boy for roughly $100 a few months ago and will be flying alone to meet me for spring training games. He might not be able to go. If so, I'd then like my 13 yo girl to go instead but the current fare is $250+. Since under 18 do not need to show ID (absurd rule, BTW, can't a 17 yo be trained to be a terrorist?), could the girl go in the boys place?
Unfortunately, the boy has a real boy's only name. In the future, perhaps its wise to book an ambiguous first name?
Again, hypothetically only.
Unfortunately, the boy has a real boy's only name. In the future, perhaps its wise to book an ambiguous first name?
Again, hypothetically only.