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May 20, 2026
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A small mistake in the name on your flight ticket can mess up your trip. You may feel upset when everything is set and ready. A spelling error can cause trouble at check-in or when you get on the flight. That is why knowing the SAS Airlines Name Change Policy matters. You want to fix the mistake early so you can feel good and relaxed when you travel. Here at Flyairlinespolicy, we make airline rules clear. We help you understand them without stress.

Why Name Corrections Matter

Your ticket name needs to be the same as the name on your passport or government ID. Airlines check this closely when you travel. This helps them make sure who you are. Even little errors like:





Spelling errors



Missing letters



Wrong name order

This can cause more checks at the airport. You may even have problems getting on the plane.

Fixing errors when you find them is always a good idea. It's smart to take care of problems right away before they get worse.

What SAS Airlines Allows

The SAS Airlines Name Change Policy makes it easy for people to fix their name. This is better than what some other airlines have. The policy lets you make changes to your name. In some cases, you can even let someone else use the ticket.

In general, you can:





Fix spelling errors in your name



Remove or add letters if needed



Put your name in the right order if it’s wrong



Make small changes to your name before you fly



Give your ticket to another traveler (on tickets you have not used yet and tickets for SAS flights)

But, changes will be based on the ticket type and rules.

Important point: You need to ask for changes before you use the ticket. The rules can also change depending on the fare class.

What You Cannot Do

Even though SAS can do a lot, there are still limits:





You cannot change the passenger type (like adult to child)



You cannot change tickets after they are used



Some partner or codeshare flights may not let you change the name



Some fare types may have rules you need to follow

Eligibility mostly depends on where and how you got your ticket.

How to Request a Name Change

If you see a mistake, you can fix it with SAS support:





Go to "My Trips / Manage Booking" on the SAS website



Enter your booking reference



See if you can change the name



Or talk to SAS customer help directly



Give your passport details and ask for the change

If you made your booking with a travel agency, you need to get in touch with them instead.

Fees and Charges

SAS usually charges a fee for name changes:





For many trips, the cost is about 600 DKK/NOK/SEK (or the same value) for each traveler and for each flight.



If the ticket needs to be changed, you may have to pay more for the fare.



Extra charges may be added if you get help by phone or chat.

Flexible tickets often have less rules than the cheaper tickets.

Important Rules to Remember





Name must be the same as the one on your passport



You can make changes only if the ticket wasn’t used



You may give your ticket to someone else on some SAS flights



If you book with another airline, there may be some rules



Make sure you look into this early, or you may have to pay more fees

Final Thoughts

The SAS Airlines Name Change Policy is known to be easy to use and helps if you need to fix names or even move a ticket in some cases. You can do this on some types of tickets. But, what you can do depends on the price of your ticket and when you ask. It is best to be quick if you want to change something.


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