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When dealing with travel arrangements 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 one of the most common issues passengers encounter involves correcting their name on an airline ticket 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 A name correction seems simple on the surface 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 but it actually includes several layers of verification 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 airline policy rules 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and security requirements that must be followed precisely 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Among travelers who need to modify the spelling or formatting of their name on a reservation with Delta Airlines 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 a frequent question arises: does a name correction require a completely new Passenger Name Record 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 also known as a PNR? Understanding whether Delta Airlines must issue a new PNR during a name correction is essential 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 especially because the answer depends on the type of correction requested 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the severity of the error 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and the booking channel used 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Many passengers do not realize that name corrections fall under a specific category of airline procedures that are different from general flight modifications or ticket changes 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 making it important to fully understand how the process works and when a new PNR becomes necessary 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱A PNR is the digital record that contains all the passenger and reservation details for a particular booking 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 It includes the traveler’s name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 itinerary 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 flight segments 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 ticket number 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 fare details 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 seat assignments 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and other essential data 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When a traveler needs a name correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline must ensure that any adjustments made to the PNR do not violate security requirements or booking restrictions 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 For minor spelling errors 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines may be able to modify the existing PNR without creating a new one 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 However 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 for more significant name corrections 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 especially those involving legal name changes or substantial modifications 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 a completely new PNR may be required 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 The decision is influenced by multiple factors 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 including the format of the correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 how the ticket was originally issued 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and whether the change impacts ticketing validation rules 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱The main reason Delta Airlines sometimes requires a new PNR for name corrections is tied to security regulations 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Aviation security agencies require that the name on the airline ticket match the name on the traveler’s government-issued identification exactly 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Because name corrections can influence passenger identification 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline must sometimes reissue the reservation entirely to maintain compliance 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 A new PNR may be necessary when the system determines that modifying the existing PNR could compromise the integrity of security checks 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This often happens when the correction involves more than a minor typo 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 For example 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 changing a full first name or last name generally requires a reissued ticket and new PNR because the airline treats the correction as a substantial update 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Issuing a new PNR ensures that all security screenings 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 ticket validations 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and manifest submissions align properly from start to finish 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱In many cases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 minor spelling corrections do not require a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 These corrections may include fixing one or two letters 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 adjusting a misplaced character 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 or correcting spacing issues 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines allows these simple corrections to be made directly in the existing PNR through their reservation system 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 The reason no new PNR is needed in these situations is that the airline considers the correction an update rather than a name change 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Because minor errors do not alter the identity of the traveler 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the system can safely apply the correction without affecting the structural integrity of the booking 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 These small adjustments are common 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 especially when travelers make fast online reservations or use autofill tools that do not always match the data exactly as it appears on official identification 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱However 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 not all name corrections qualify as minor 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 More substantial updates often require additional steps 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 including ticket reissuance and the creation of a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 For example 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 if a traveler requests correction due to a legal name change from marriage 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 divorce 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 adoption 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 or court order 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline may need to generate a new PNR to properly reflect the new information 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This is because legal name changes typically involve changing the full last name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 sometimes replacing the first name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 or adding or removing middle names 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 These changes go beyond the category of simple mistakes and require the airline to treat the correction as a new legal identity update 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Creating a new PNR ensures that the corrected name appears correctly on boarding passes 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 flight manifests 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 security databases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and all related travel documents 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Another significant reason a new PNR may be required involves ticketing restrictions 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Airline tickets 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 particularly those purchased through third-party travel agencies or partner airlines 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 often have certain limitations on what can be modified without reissuing the ticket 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When a traveler makes a name correction that exceeds the system’s modification allowance 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the existing ticket cannot simply be altered; it must be voided and reissued under the corrected name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This process typically requires the creation of a new PNR because the original reservation cannot be reused once the ticket is voided 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Although this may sound complicated 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 it is a normal part of airline booking operations and ensures that the fare rules 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 validation 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 ticket numbering 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and passenger identification all align properly 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱The way a ticket was originally issued can have a major impact on whether a new PNR is required 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If the reservation was booked directly through Delta Airlines 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline has more flexibility to apply name corrections without generating a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 especially for minor issues 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 However 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 if the booking was created through a travel agency 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 third-party website 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 or partner airline 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airlines must follow the rules of the ticketing carrier 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 That means if Delta Airlines did not issue the ticket directly 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 they may be limited in what changes they can make 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 In such cases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the agency or issuing carrier may have to cancel the original PNR and create a new one to allow for proper name correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This is because the ticket must be consistent with the issuing carrier’s systems and rules 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and the agency may need to rebook the traveler on a fresh PNR to complete the correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Travelers sometimes misunderstand the difference between a name correction and a ticket transfer 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines prohibits transferring tickets to a different traveler 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and name corrections cannot be used to bypass this rule 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If the correction requested resembles a completely different person rather than a genuine correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline will deny the request 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This is another reason why Delta Airlines sometimes requires a new PNR: to ensure that the traveler making the request is indeed the same individual who originally purchased the ticket 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Establishing a new PNR when necessary allows the airline to document that the name correction is legitimate and supported by required documentation 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This prevents misuse of the correction process and protects the integrity of passenger records 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Understanding when Delta Airlines requires a new PNR for a name correction also involves considering fare type 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Some fares 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 especially deeply discounted or basic categories 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 may have additional restrictions on modifications 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 AMerican Airlines has structured fare systems that sometimes limit certain types of changes within the same PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If the fare rules do not permit certain modifications 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the only viable solution is to reissue the entire ticket 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 which results in a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This process is often accompanied by fare differences or administrative fees 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 depending on the ticket purchased 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 While the idea of paying additional fees is not ideal for travelers 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 these fees are part of the standard ticket reissuance process across most airlines 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 The key thing to remember is that requiring a new PNR is not meant to burden passengers; it is simply part of maintaining a secure and accurate reservation system 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Another important aspect to understand is how name corrections interact with flight segments within a reservation 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If the reservation contains multiple flights 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 especially involving codeshares with partner airlines 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 a new PNR is more likely to be required 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Codeshare flights involve coordination between multiple carriers 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and updating a name across multiple systems can sometimes require complete rebooking of affected flight segments 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Creating a new PNR allows the airline to reestablish the reservation in a way that synchronizes properly across all partner systems 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This ensures that the traveler’s corrected name appears consistently across all segments 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 avoiding potential boarding or check-in complications later 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Sometimes name corrections require a new PNR because the Delta Airlines system cannot modify the name field while keeping other critical components of the ticket intact 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 For instance 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 some tickets are issued under fare codes that do not allow revalidation after significant changes 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 In these cases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the original ticket must be voided 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and a new ticket must be issued under the updated PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This ensures that all components of the booking—from fare rules to flight segments—are correctly linked to the updated passenger name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Without issuing a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the system may produce errors or inconsistencies that could prevent the traveler from completing check-in or passing through security 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Passengers who need a name correction often worry that a new PNR will affect their seat assignments 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 baggage purchases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 upgrades 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 or special service requests 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 In many situations 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines can transfer these services from the original PNR to the new one 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 although this process may depend on ticket type and fare class 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When a new PNR is created 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline usually attempts to replicate the original reservation as closely as possible 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This means that the airline can often reassign original seats or reapply purchased add-ons 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 though availability may vary 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Travelers who have purchased special services should notify the airline immediately once they know a new PNR is needed to ensure no features are lost during the transition 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 While a new PNR may seem disruptive 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines regularly handles these cases and works to minimize inconvenience for passengers 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Another layer of complexity appears when a traveler has a loyalty program tied to the original PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When the airline issues a new PNR for a name correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the traveler may need to re-add their frequent flyer number to the updated reservation 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This ensures that mileage accrual 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 status benefits 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and loyalty perks are properly applied 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines encourages travelers to check that their frequent flyer information is correctly attached to the new PNR once the name correction is completed 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This step is important because loyalty data does not always transfer automatically when the reservation moves from one PNR to another 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Ensuring the information is correctly applied helps prevent the loss of benefits and ensures miles are credited after the trip 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Travelers should also understand that Delta Airlines handles name corrections differently depending on whether the traveler has already begun their journey 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If part of the trip has already been flown 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline may be limited in its ability to create a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Once the first segment of a ticket is flown 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 certain restrictions apply that complicate the reissuing of the ticket 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 For travelers who discover a name error mid-journey 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines may need to apply modifications directly within the existing PNR to avoid jeopardizing upcoming segments 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 In these cases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the goal is to correct the name in the system sufficiently to allow the traveler to complete their journey with minimal delays 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Whether a new PNR is possible depends on fare rules 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 ticket structure 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and the specific nature of the correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Travelers often benefit from understanding how Delta Airlines distinguishes between a name correction and a request that may appear to be a passenger substitution 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When a correction is large enough that it resembles a new passenger entirely 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline must proceed carefully 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If the request appears to involve changing the traveler entirely rather than correcting the existing traveler’s name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 a new PNR alone may not be enough 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 In such cases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline may require documentary proof of the correction to validate that the individual is the same traveler 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This is why marriage certificates 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 divorce decrees 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and court orders play an essential role 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When a substantial correction is properly documented 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines may choose to issue a new PNR to reflect the corrected name 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 ensuring consistency across all travel systems 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Without providing these documents 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline cannot process the correction 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 regardless of whether a new PNR is technically possible 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Another consideration regarding the requirement for a new PNR involves travel insurance or trip protection plans 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 If a passenger purchased a travel protection plan 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 certain modifications may need to be documented accurately to maintain coverage 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 When a name correction triggers ticket reissuance 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the travel insurance provider may need updated information as well 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Travelers should ensure that any insurance policies are updated to reflect the corrected name once the new PNR is created 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 preventing issues with future claims 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Although Delta Airlines handles the reservation 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 it is ultimately the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all personal data matches across their travel documents and protection plans 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱In cases where a traveler books a multi-passenger reservation 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the need for a new PNR may differ from passenger to passenger depending on their individual name correction needs 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Sometimes only one passenger in a group booking requires a new PNR 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 while the others remain in the original 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 This can happen when the correction involves major legal updates 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 In these cases 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 splitting the PNR may be required 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Once the PNR is split 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the individual requiring the correction may be issued a new PNR as part of the reissuing process 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines uses this approach to avoid disrupting the reservations of other passengers in the group 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Splitting the booking ensures that only the affected passenger undergoes the rebooking process while the other passengers retain their original reservation data 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱Understanding the operational differences between a name correction and a new PNR helps travelers prepare properly for their journey 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Many travelers are surprised to learn that even major airlines operate under strict global reservation standards that dictate how name corrections can be processed 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 These standards ensure that all airlines follow consistent security and ticketing procedures 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Delta Airlines is obligated to adhere to these rules 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 which means creating a new PNR is not merely a preference but often a requirement when certain types of corrections are involved 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 A new PNR ensures that the airline maintains compliance with aviation regulations while providing accurate passenger information across all reservation systems 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱While the process may seem complex 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the ultimate purpose of these rules is to protect travelers and maintain a secure flying environment 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Name corrections involving the issuance of a new PNR allow Delta Airlines to verify identity 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 comply with security regulations 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 align ticketing systems 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and prevent fraudulent modifications 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Although the idea of generating a new PNR may make some passengers anxious 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 the airline handles these cases regularly and treats them as a normal part of reservation management 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 Knowing when a new PNR is likely required helps travelers prepare for potential costs 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 documentation needs 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 and system updates 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 With the right understanding of the process 𝒰𝒮+𝟭⥂𝟴𝟰𝟰⥂𝟱𝟮𝟯⥂𝟵𝟬𝟭𝟳 𝑀𝒳 +𝟱𝟮⥂(𝟴𝟬𝟬)⥂𝟰𝟲𝟭⥂𝟭𝟭𝟲𝟱 passengers can navigate name corrections smoothly and confidently - a 114.7 mi running route in Denver, Colorado ...
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