Travel Expert Warns of Passport Mistake That Could Cost Brits £160

A passport mistake can cause extra charges.

A passport error can stop holidaymakers from boarding or charge them a fee.

When traveling abroad, it's exciting, but you must check some things first. Check your passport's date, get travel insurance, and look at the Foreign Office website for travel advice.

After checking, you can book a hotel, plan your trip, and find flights. But a simple passport mistake can cause big problems.

This mistake can ruin your holiday plans.

Gavin Lapidus from eShores said your name on your passport must match your booking name. This can be a problem if you use a nickname or have a spelling mistake.

If your names don't match, you might not be able to board, have delays, or pay a fee. Gavin said to always check your name details before booking.

Gavin advised not to use shortened names or nicknames when booking flights. Use your full name as it appears on your passport to avoid delays or fees.

Gavin also warned about the cost of fixing spelling mistakes. Small mistakes might be fixed for a fee, but full name changes are usually not allowed.

If you find an error, contact your airline quickly. You might need to show ID and pay a charge.

EasyJet passengers can fix spelling mistakes online for free. But changing your name costs £60 online or £65 with customer service.

Check your passport and booking details before going to the airport.

Ryanair charges £115 for a name change online or £160 with an agent. Jet2 charges £50 if you change 15 days before departure, or £150 if it's 14 days or less.

If you're married but haven't changed your name on your passport, your booking must still match your passport name. You don't have to change your surname right away.

If your passport is still in your maiden name, you can travel with it until it expires. Just make sure your booking is in the same name.

You can update your passport with your marriage certificate at any time.

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