The short answer
Aer Lingus says name changes are handled through its contact team or the original agent, not online. Its policy permits a paid name change on Aer Lingus or Regional-operated flights at least two hours before departure. Confirm the rules for your ticket.
Policy-source review · October 9, 2026
Aer Lingus name correction: identify the mismatch
Compare the passenger name on the booking with the travel document you intend to use. Describe which letters, order or name component differs. Do not send a passport scan to an unfamiliar inbox just to ask whether a correction is possible.
Explain whether the traveler is changing
Tell the issuer whether this is the same person correcting a detail or a request to substitute another person. Mixed-airline itineraries may need separate checks. Avoid making a second reservation before you know how the existing ticket can be handled.
Ask for the complete correction plan
Confirm which tickets and flights need updating, whether any documents are needed, the full cost, and the expected confirmation. If other passengers share the booking, make sure their details will remain correct.
Check the result
Read the updated confirmation carefully. Compare the name on each travel segment and ask whether a boarding pass already issued needs replacing. Keep the correspondence with the issuer until the trip is finished.
Common questions
Can I edit the passenger name in Manage Trip?
Aer Lingus directs name-change requests to its contact team or the original booking agent.
Is a small spelling correction always free?
Do not assume that. Explain the exact correction and ask the issuer for the applicable process and price.
Does the same rule cover another airline on my ticket?
Not necessarily. Check every operating carrier and the ticket issuer before approving the request.
Want to talk through your next step?
Call independent assistance with your trip details ready. Ask about servicing authority and fees before approving work.
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Source review: October 9, 2026. Check current airline guidance and your ticket conditions before taking action. This is independent editorial guidance.