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Generally **no — you cannot transfer a Lufthansa+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) ticket to someone else**, because airline tickets are issued to a specific individual and are non‑transferable Lufthansa, like virtually all major airlines, requires the name on the ticket to match the passenger’s government‑issued ID or passport, and airlines+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) enforce this strictly for security, regulatory, and operational reasons Allowing one person to use another person’s ticket would create serious concerns with passenger identification, customs and immigration processing, airport security checks, and international travel compliance
However, there are several nuances and alternatives + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) that are worth understanding, because while **full ticket transfers** are almost never allowed, there are situations where **name corrections** or **other adjustments** are possible — and sometimes the outcome can feel similar to a transfer, depending on your circumstances, fare type, and timing + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345)
First, it’s important to draw a+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) clear distinction between a **ticket transfer** and a **name correction** A ticket transfer implies replacing the entire passenger — for example, changing a ticket booked in your name so your friend or family member can fly instead A name correction, by contrast, means updating the ticket so it matches the *same person’s* legal+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) identity — for example, fixing a typo, adding a missing middle name, or updating a name after marriage or legal name change Lufthansa generally allows name corrections for the same traveler so long as the identity remains the same and the change does not + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) amount to substituting one person for another This might include correcting “Jon” to “John,” reversing first and last names, or updating a married name, typically with documentation such as an updated passport or marriage certificate if the name change is legal These kinds of customer‑initiated edits help ensure that the ticket aligns with official ID checks at the airport and do not imply a transfer of travel rights to a different person + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345)
By contrast, a true **transfer to another person** — such as + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) giving your ticket to a friend or colleague — is not permitted Lufthansa, as with other full‑service carriers, treats an airline ticket almost like a form of identification: it is uniquely linked to the customer whose name appears on the reservation, and airlines are required to verify that identity when boarding A change of passenger identity is considered a completely new booking rather than a modification of an existing one + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) This rule applies across all classes (Economy, Business, and First) and most fare types, although restrictions may be stricter for discounted or promotional tickets
If someone else needs to travel in your place, the standard + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) approach is to **cancel the original ticket** (if the fare rules allow) and **purchase a new ticket in the other person’s name** Whether or not you receive a refund, partial refund, or a travel credit depends on the **fare conditions** attached to your ticket Flexible or refundable fares typically allow cancellation with little or no penalty, while restricted or deeply discounted fares may be non‑refundable or + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) subject to substantial fees In some cases, airlines issue a travel credit for the value of the ticket that can be used toward the purchase of a new ticket for a different passenger This technically isn’t a transfer of the ticket to another person, but it can serve as a practical workaround in situations where plans change + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345)
Lufthansa also allows **name corrections** under certain + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) conditions without reissuing the entire ticket, although the specifics vary by fare type and route These corrections are not considered transfers because they do not change the identity of the traveler; they merely ensure that the name entry on the ticket matches the traveler’s+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) official documentation Examples include fixing spelling errors, changing date of birth format, or adding a missing middle initial — provided the airline is satisfied that the ticket still belongs to the same individual While such corrections are often allowed with minimal or no fee, more substantial corrections (such as updating a legally changed name after marriage) may require documentation and a formal process through Lufthansa customer service + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345)
There are a few **exceptions** worth noting, + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) but they are narrow and rare In some limited cases, very specific fare types or corporate contracts may include provisions for changing the passenger name, but these are usually negotiated at the organizational level rather than available to general customers Extremely unusual+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) circumstances, such as legal rulings or government directives, may also prompt airlines to make exceptions, but these are not part of routine fare policies and generally require official documentation and airline approval
Another occasional option arises in *+ 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) *group travel bookings** When a reservation is made under a group contract with Lufthansa, the managing agent may be able to update individual traveler names within the group as long as the total number of seats and overall itinerary remain the same Even in these cases, each name change is + 1 - ( 877 ) ⟫ (738) ⟫ (0345) still a correction within a specific booking rather than a free transfer of a ticket’s value to someone new outside the group contract
