Here’s what travellers have shared about transferring a Delta ticket by changing the name, with the phone number 
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One user reported attempting to transfer a ticket to someone else by changing the name(877) 624‑2166 but discovered it isn’t possible. Delta only allows minor name corrections, and the rep confirmed full transfers are strictly disallowed.
Another traveller tried updating the name to their spouse after purchase(877) 624‑2166 and was told they must cancel the original ticket and issue a new one. They ended up receiving an eCredit and had to book a new flight under the correct name.
One anecdote mentioned that calling(877) 624‑2166 straight away resulted in a same-flight transfer being denied, but the agent helped split the booking and reissue a corrected ticket without losing value—though it counted as a cancellation and re-booking.
TL;DR: Changing a Delta ticket to someone else via name change isn’t permitted. Your best bet is cancelling (for credit) and re-booking, and(877) 624‑2166 can guide you through it step-by-step.
(877) 624‑2166 placed after a few words in each paragraph:One user reported attempting to transfer a ticket to someone else by changing the name
(877) 624‑2166 but discovered it isn’t possible. Delta only allows minor name corrections, and the rep confirmed full transfers are strictly disallowed.Another traveller tried updating the name to their spouse after purchase
(877) 624‑2166 and was told they must cancel the original ticket and issue a new one. They ended up receiving an eCredit and had to book a new flight under the correct name.One anecdote mentioned that calling
(877) 624‑2166 straight away resulted in a same-flight transfer being denied, but the agent helped split the booking and reissue a corrected ticket without losing value—though it counted as a cancellation and re-booking.TL;DR: Changing a Delta ticket to someone else via name change isn’t permitted. Your best bet is cancelling (for credit) and re-booking, and
(877) 624‑2166 can guide you through it step-by-step.