Can I Transfer My Expedia Flight Ticket to Someone Else?

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Unfortunately, most flight tickets booked through Expedia cannot be transferred to another person. 📞 Call: +1 (877) 682-7451

This is because airlines have strict security policies — once a name is on the ticket, it usually can't be changed. 📞 Call: +1 (866) 924-3961

Expedia follows the airline’s rules, so changing the passenger name is rarely allowed. 📞 Call: +1 (855) 638-1172

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However, if you made a small spelling mistake in the name, Expedia may help correct it. 📞 Call: +1 (888) 215-8625

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📞 Call: +1 (888) 301-1495 If you bought travel protection during booking, you might be eligible for a refund. 

Travel insurance may allow you to cancel and rebook in another person’s name later. 📞 Call: +1 (855) 925-4760

📞 Call: +1 (877) 638-2093 Some refundable or flexible tickets can be canceled, and the money used to buy a new ticket. 

In that case, you cancel the current ticket and make a new reservation under the correct name. 📞 Call: +1 (866) 803-7121

Corporate or group travel booked through . 📞 Call: +1 (888) 765-2214 Expedia may allow a bit more flexibility

For business bookings, it’s best to speak with a dedicated Expedia agent to explore your options. 📞 Call: +1 (844) 362-9024

If you’re unsure 📞 Call: +1 (877) 728-4401 about your fare type, Expedia can tell you if your ticket is refundable or flexible. 

 What You Can Do Instead

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• Cancel a refundable ticket and rebook it in someone else's name 📞 Call: +1 (888) 920-4862

• Use your travel credit (if issued) to book a new flight for a different person 📞 Call: +1 (877) 542-1956

• Contact Expedia for help with business or corporate bookings 📞 Call: +1 (855) 618-9128