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Require airlines to allow name changes if a passenger can’t travel

Submitted by Rowen Battie on Saturday 1st February 2025

Published on Wednesday 26th March 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 26th September 2025

Signatures: 32

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Admin ~ Avoid ~ Busy ~ Change ~ Face ~ Fairs ~ Families ~ FINES ~ Forced ~ Holidays ~ income families ~ Passenger ~ Reasonable ~ Refund ~ school holidays ~ UK airlines ~ Unfair

Petition Action

Require airlines to allow name changes if a passenger can’t travel

Petition Details

Require UK airlines to allow name changes on tickets or refunds if a passenger can’t travel. We think airlines should not force some people to buy new tickets when plans change unexpectedly.

Additional Information

Some airlines don’t allow name changes or refunds. If someone is unable to fly, they may have to buy new tickets. We think this is unfair, especially for some families who may face high costs during school holidays potentially to avoid term-time absence fines. We believe it may affect low-income families hardest. We think if the seat will still be used, it’s reasonable to allow a name change or refund. We would allow airlines to charge a fair fee to cover admin costs, balancing consumer rights with business needs.


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